As part of his campaign ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s (New Patriotic Party) upcoming national executive elections, Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako has paid courtesy calls on former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the party’s 2028 flagbearer, former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.
The meetings, held together with members of his campaign team, formed part of what his camp describes as ongoing stakeholder engagements as Chairman Wontumi positions himself to contest for the National Chairman position of the NPP once nominations are officially opened.
Speaking during the engagements, Chairman Wontumi expressed gratitude to the two party leaders for what he described as their sacrifices and commitment towards rebuilding the NPP after the 2024 general elections.
“Our focus is to help rebuild and reposition the party strongly for victory in 2028,” he stated, while reaffirming his loyalty to the NPP and commitment to strengthening its grassroots structures.
Chairman Wontumi also formally informed both leaders of his intention to contest the National Chairmanship position, insisting that his ambition is “rooted in service, unity, grassroots mobilisation and the collective rebuilding of the party.”
According to him, his campaign will remain “disciplined, respectful and issue-based,” adding that it would not be characterised by personal attacks, intimidation or actions capable of creating division within the party.
The meetings also highlighted Chairman Wontumi’s role in the growth of the NPP over the years, particularly his grassroots appeal and mobilisation efforts as Ashanti Regional Chairman.
He stressed that rebuilding the party’s grassroots machinery would be crucial to the NPP’s chances of recapturing power in the 2028 general elections.
“There is the need for collective leadership, inclusiveness, reconciliation and healing within the party because the NPP belongs to all its members and stakeholders,” he said.
Chairman Wontumi and his team also used the opportunity to seek the prayers, guidance and goodwill of the two leaders as the party prepares for its internal electoral processes.
The engagements, according to his campaign team, are part of a broader nationwide effort aimed at promoting unity, inclusiveness and grassroots reorganisation within the NPP ahead of the next elections.
