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Embattled Ashanti regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party Mr. Bernard Antwi Boasiako popularly known as Chairman Wontumi was seen visiting some constituencies in the Ashanti region.

Mr. Bernard Antwi Bosiako was seen cheering to songs from some supporters of the NPP as he was ushered to the voting centre at one constituency in the region in a viral video.

The Ashanti regional chairman who is expected to appear before the Kumasi Traditional Council on Monday was seen to be on admission at hospital for an undisclosed illness in a post that has gone viral.

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Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region, Bernard Antwi Boasiako also known as Chairman Wontumi has been ordered to appear before the Kumasi Traditional Council at the Manhyia Palace on Monday, January 29, 2024.

This follows alleged derogatory remarks he made against the Asantehene about a fortnight ago.

Chairman Wontumi is expected to make an appearance with Lawyer Maurice Ampaw who is also alleged to have made similar derogatory statements on radio.

Management of the radio station on which the comments were passed was also summoned by the Kumasi Traditional Council.

Chairman Wontumi was initially expected to make an appearance today, January 22, 2024, at the Manhyia Palace, however, he failed to for health reasons.

On his behalf, NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua and Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye led a party delegation to the Manhyia Palace.

The Bantamahene, Baffour Owusu Amankwatia (VI), in the absence of the Asantehene, sat in state.

All factions of the Kumasi Traditional Council were represented at the Palace.

Speaking on behalf of Wontumi, the NPP General Secretary pleaded that the accused had taken ill and requested two weeks for his recovery.