Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has responded to comments made by independent presidential hopeful Alan Kyerematen, following his recent exit from the New Patriotic Party (NPP).In his inaugural public interview since his departure from the political party he co-founded in 1992, Alan Kyerematen delivered a firm message to Chairman Wontumi, reminding him of the past assistance he provided.

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Alan also recounted the initial encounter between himself and Chairman Wontumi, along with the subsequent events that led to him personally introducing Chairman Wontumi to the party's leadership, advocating for his acceptance into the party.“Who brought Wontumi to the party? Today, Wontumi is going round making all kinds of noise. If he has someone to thank, it should be Alan Kyerematen. I’m the one who held his hands to the party.

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Who is Wontumi?“There are some things we should not be saying but we have been quiet for too long. I brought Wontumi to the NPP and I brought him to the party for a good reason. He was a small-time businessman. Today, when we are talking about party issues, Wontumi is the one dictating,” he said in Twi.

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In a statement dated Tuesday, September 27, 2023, Chairman Wontumi contested the assertion, labeling it a clear and deliberate untruth.Released by his Special Assistant, Andy Owusu, the statement argued that Alan Kyerematen's statements lacked accuracy, as Chairman Wontumi had been a member of the NPP before their initial encounter.“Although Chairman Wontumi was once a staunch supporter of Mr.

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Kyerematen, it is never true that he brought him (Chairman Wontumi) to mainstream politics or political limelight. As a matter of fact, Chairman Wontumi became the NPP Constituency Chairman of Bosomtwe as a staunch loyalist of Nana Akufo-Addo. It was during his time as the Bosomtwe Constituency Chairman that he met Mr. Kyerematen.“And it was actually the current District Chief Executive for Atwima Nwabiagya North, Hon.

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Rebecca Yeboah, popularly known as ‘Sister Bantama’, who was at the time a member of the NPP Volunteer Media Communication, who took Chairman Wontumi to the residence of the then NPP Constituency Chairman for Asokwa, Mr. Robert Asare Bediako, where he met Mr. Kyerematen. During their meeting, someone recorded and leaked the engagement to the then opposition leader, HE Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo,” the statement said, a 3news.

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com report stated.The statement went on to make additional rebuttals, stating that not only did Alan Kyerematen and other prominent figures, including the incumbent president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, fail to endorse his candidacy, but they also did not lend their support to his election campaign.“Indeed, 100% credit goes to the late Dr. Amoako Tuffour so far as the successful regional chairmanship bid of Chairman Wontumi is concerned.

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Chairman Asare Bediako, Agya Sei and my good self, Andy Owusu who was the Campaign Manager at the time, also played various instrumental roles in the campaign.“I will conclude by stating that, Mr.

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Kyerematen’s claims of introducing Chairman Wontumi to political limelight, and making him Constituency Chairman and subsequently, Ashanti Regional Chairman are palpable falsehoods and must be treated with the contempt they deserve,” the statement added.

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