Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Chairmanship hopeful, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has dismissed suggestions that his ongoing legal challenges could affect his ambition to become the party’s next National Chairman.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Wontumi described himself as a law-abiding citizen who has always made himself available whenever required by the courts.
“I am law-abiding and go to court anytime I am needed. I don’t think the court cases bar me from contesting,” he said.
According to him, he would not discuss matters currently before the courts on radio, stressing that the issues should be left in the hands of the judiciary.
“Everyone knows I don’t run away from questions. But at the same time, I don’t want to bring a courtroom issue to radio. It’s a judicial matter, so I’ll leave it for the judges and the courts,” he noted.
Chairman Wontumi also denied engaging in illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey, insisting that he conducts his affairs within the confines of the law.
“Everyone knows the people who do galamsey. I don’t do galamsey,” he stated.
The National Chairmanship hopeful reiterated his commitment to the party, saying he has remained loyal throughout his political career and is focused on helping the NPP return to power in the 2028 general elections.
“I have never been disloyal to the NPP. I do my job diligently and I love the party. My mission is to lead the NPP to victory,” he stressed.
Wontumi said if elected National Chairman, he would dedicate himself to serving party members across the country and strengthening the party’s structures.
“When I am given the mandate, I will serve and not be served. I will move across all the regions and constituencies to solve problems, give hope and support members so that our flagbearer becomes the next President of the Republic of Ghana,” he said.
He further maintained that the legal challenges facing him have rather strengthened his resolve to pursue the position.
“My court trial will not stop my ambition to become National Chairman. If anything, it has strengthened my resolve and made me even more popular,” he said.
Chairman Wontumi expressed confidence in his chances of winning the race, insisting that nothing would deter him from achieving his goal.
“I am focused and determined to win the election and lead the NPP to victory in 2028. Nothing can stop me from becoming the NPP’s National Chairman. My strength is with God,” he added.
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