A Political Science lecturer at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Jonathan Asante Otchere, has called for the arrest of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi). Mr Otchere made this call due to Chairman Wontumi's alleged participation in illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) activities that have caused harm to water bodies.Mr.

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Asante Otchere stated, "Chairman Wontumi comes out with his usual tantrums in the Twi language. It is rather Chairman Wontumi who is to be arrested for engaging in galamsey. There’s no way causing Ken to be arrested will generate development; it will further the disunity."He added, "Wontumi is just like a jailed bird walking around."Mr.

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Asante Otchere also expressed concern about factionalism within the NPP, highlighting the negative impact on party cohesion and unity. He warned of potential chaos and increased discord within the party if the current situation persists, particularly given Kennedy Agyapong's outspoken nature.The lecturer's comment is a direct response to Chairman Wontumi’s recent pronouncement.

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Wontumi issued a stern caution to Kennedy Agyapong, urging him to refrain from making threats and delivering inflammatory statements.He emphasized his preparedness to initiate legal proceedings that could culminate in Kennedy Agyapong’s apprehension should such threats persist.

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Additionally, he conveyed his desire to avoid a fate akin to that of Ahmed Hussein-Suale, the investigative journalist tragically killed by assailants in 2019He declared, “I am swearing today that I will not say anything against you and I will not say anything against the NPP. Everything I do is to bring development.”“Now everything you say concerning what people have done to you won’t do anything.

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Instead, comments about someone being foolish, the way you talk, saying you regret you are NPP — I will show you. It will be a showdown. I beg you; let it stop today.”“Because if not and you threaten me again, I will have you arrested. This is the advice I give to you. Because you have done this same thing so much that Ahmed Suale and others are no longer alive. So do not do that going forward.”

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