NPP’s Wontumi Summoned By Manhyia Palace For Challenging Otumfuo’s Authority
The Manhyia Palace has issued a summons to the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Bosiako, popularly known as Wontumi, following allegations of disrespecting the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
Reports indicate that Wontumi’s actions during the NPP’s vetting of parliamentary aspirants last week prompted the summons. It is alleged that Wontumi openly challenged the authority of the Asantehene, stating that he would confront Otumfuo if they disagreed on an issue.
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In a public statement, Wontumi reportedly asserted, “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.”
Witnesses present at the vetting venue, including Henry Nana Boakye who chaired the panel, were reportedly surprised by Wontumi’s display of power and arrogance.
Nana Kwaku Duah, the Kokosohene, who was also in attendance, expressed his displeasure at Wontumi’s comments, urging him to retract his words and apologize. Kokosohene, visibly angered by Wontumi’s unprovoked attack on Otumfuo, emphasized the unacceptability of such disrespectful behavior.
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The incident has sparked outrage at the Manhyia Palace, the traditional seat of the Asantehene, leading to the summons of Wontumi before the Council. The NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, has been tasked with facilitating Wontumi’s appearance to address the alleged act of disrespect towards Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
