On Monday, January 22, 2023, the Kumasi Traditional Council convened a session to address an alleged case of gross disrespect towards the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

The accused, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, faced accusations of threatening to challenge Otumfuo's authority if necessary.

During the session, the NPP leadership, represented by General Secretary Justin Frimpong Koduah, requested a two-week extension from the date of the meeting for Wontumi to appear, citing health reasons.

However, the Council, presided over by the Bantamahene, rejected the justification after various chiefs expressed their views and strongly rebuked Wontumi, his media establishment, and the NPP.

Ultimately, the Council mandated the party to produce Wontumi within seven days.

Additionally, the Council insisted on the presence of Maurice Ampaw and the management of Wontumi Media regarding the lawyer's remarks on the matter involving the station's owner.

Ampaw, on record, had criticized the chiefs, branding them as rogue elements while expressing their desire to censure Wontumi, the owner of the station.