Manhyia Palace summons Npp Chairman Wontumi for challenging Asantehene’s authority.
Chairman Wontumi has found himself in deep waters as he has been summoned by the Manhyia Palace for challenging the authority of the revered Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
The contentious incident reportedly took place during a sitting of the NPP parliamentary primaries vetting committee last week.
Without apparent provocation, Chairman Wontumi declared his intention to challenge the Asantehene, stating boldly, “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.”
This bold assertion did not go unnoticed, and Nana Kwaku Duah, the Kokosohene present at the meeting, expressed his dissatisfaction with Chairman Wontumi’s statements.
He reportedly remarked, “For you to even say those words in my presence is unacceptable, and I’m not happy about your weird and disrespectful behavior.”
In response to what is perceived as a challenge to the authority of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asanteman Traditional Council has purportedly issued a summons to Chairman Wontumi.
The summons, directed to the General Secretary of the NPP, Justin Frimpong Kodua, seeks to facilitate Chairman Wontumi’s appearance at the Manhyia Palace to explain his comments and address the perceived disrespect towards Otumfuo.
The Asanteman Traditional Council, custodians of the rich Ashanti cultural heritage, holds Otumfuo Osei Tutu II in high regard as the spiritual and political leader of the Ashanti people.
Any perceived challenge to his authority is viewed with great concern and is considered a matter of paramount importance.
The summons to Manhyia Palace puts Chairman Wontumi in the spotlight, as he is expected to provide clarification on the statements attributed to him and demonstrate respect for the institution of the Asantehene.
The outcome of this meeting may have implications not only for Chairman Wontumi’s standing within the NPP but also for the broader relationship between the party and the Asanteman Traditional Council.
As the political landscape becomes intertwined with traditional institutions, this incident highlights the delicate balance that must be maintained between political discourse and respect for cultural and traditional values in Ghana.
The nation awaits the resolution of this matter as it unfolds within the walls of Manhyia Palace.
Ghana is now better than London so let’s vote for Bawumia – Chairman Wontumi
In an interview with Chairman Wontumi on Asempa FM, he endorsed NPP flagbearer Dr. Bawumia as the next president of Ghana. He gave reasons why he thinks Bawumia is the right leader for the country.
During the interview, he spoke about how the infrastructural situation in the country is much better under the leadership of President Akufo-Addo; thus, it will only help the country to vote the NPP into power to continue the good works they are doing in the country. According to him, Ghana is now better than London.
He said, “I came to Accra the last time and I used the Labone, Cantonments, and East Legon stretch, and you can see that Ghana is changing and now I can say that Ghana is better than London because if you look at different buildings that are under construction and all, it means that we are working in this country, the country is changing and it’s changing for good… and I am pleased as a Ghanaian, and that’s why I am saying we should vote for Dr. Bawumia to continue the good work.”
