Controversial media personality, Okatakyie Afrifa, has launched a blistering attack on the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

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Afrifa's criticisms center around Chairman Wontumi's public statements and behavior, questioning his suitability for the role of a Regional Chairman and also highlighting concerns about his influence on the youth.

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In a video making rounds on social media, Afrifa asserted that Chairman Wontumi's wealth, rather than merit, secured his position as the Ashanti Regional Chairman.

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He expressed disapproval of Wontumi's conduct, particularly citing his "reckless" remarks in public, which Afrifa believes undermine his role as a political leader and set a negative example for the youth.

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"If not for the fact that Wontumi is wealthy, would anyone want his/her child to be like him? When he goes on TV, he speaks recklessly. How can he be the regional chairman of one of the biggest political parties in Ghana and behave that way?" Afrifa questioned, suggesting that Chairman Wontumi is better suited for a position as a constituency organizer.

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Afrifa's criticism coincides with reports that Chairman Wontumi has been summoned by the Manhyia Palace, the seat of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The summons reportedly follows Wontumi's alleged challenge to the authority of the Asantehene during the NPP parliamentary primaries vetting committee sitting.

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During the vetting, Wontumi is said to have without provocation asserted his independence, stating that he has established his own kingdom and would not hesitate to challenge the Asantehene if they disagreed on an issue.

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