The Chief Linguist of Otumfuo, Nana Kofi Owusu, has instructed the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) under Justin Frimpong Kodua to present the Regional Chairman of the Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Wontumi, before the Asanteman Council within the next week. This directive was issued during a meeting held on January 22 at the Manhyia Palace, with Nana Kofi Owusu insisting that Wontumi should be brought forth even if he is currently indisposed.

Last week, the Kumasi Traditional Council (KTC) instructed two key figures from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to present themselves before the Manhyia Palace. The individuals involved are the General Secretary of the NPP, Justin Kodua Frimpong and Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also recognized as Chairman Wontumi and serving as the Ashanti Regional Chairman. This directive comes in response to an alleged incident during the NPP’s vetting process for parliamentary primaries in the Ashanti region. The confrontation reportedly occurred during the vetting of Energy Minister and MP for Manhyia South, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh. Chairman Wontumi and Manhyia South Constituency Organizer, Alhaji Abuba, were involved in a heated argument over Wontumi’s failure to acknowledge the MP’s contributions to the party. Chairman Wontumi allegedly made statements challenging the authority of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, stating,“I have built my own kingdom, I have my own police and military, and I will speak my mind to Otumfuo if I disagree on an issue with him (Otumfuo)”.In response to the incident, the Manhyia Palace has summoned Justin Kodua Frimpong and Chairman Wontumi to address the matter. The General Secretary confirmed the summons after briefing Otumfuo Saamanhene. “After I brief Otumfuo Saamanhene upon his invitation over the issue. The general secretary of the party informed me that he has been directed to report to Manhyia Palace with Wontumi’’ he said. Chairman Wontumi is currently out of the country for medical treatment in China, with no confirmed return date. The NPP National executives are planning to meet Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II in person to seek resolution and clarity on the matter.