By Ashiadey Dotse
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has declared his intention to contest the position of National Chairman of the party.
In a statement dated February 4, 2026, Chairman Wontumi said his decision followed wide consultations with party elders and the youth. He explained that his bid is aimed at strengthening, rebuilding and uniting the NPP at what he described as a critical time in the party’s history.
According to him, the NPP has faced challenges in recent years but has also learned important lessons that must guide its future leadership. He said the party now needs steady, principled and unifying leadership to move forward.
Chairman Wontumi noted that his decision to contest is not based on personal ambition, but on a commitment to restore confidence in the party, empower its grassroots members and position the NPP for victory in the 2028 general elections.
He stressed the need for bold and decisive leadership, saying the task ahead would require vision, courage and sacrifice. He added that true leadership demands the bravery to take difficult decisions in the interest of the party.
Describing himself as a grassroots-oriented leader, Chairman Wontumi pledged to work with all members of the party, from elders to the youth, to strengthen party structures and promote unity.
He expressed confidence in the readiness of the NPP for future political battles, declaring that the party is organised and prepared for the road ahead.
Chairman Wontumi ended his statement by calling on party members to rally together, saying the NPP would rise again through unity. He also offered prayers for the party, Ghana’s democracy and the nation.
Chairman Wontumi currently serves as the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP and is expected to formally file his nomination when the party officially opens nominations for the National Chairmanship contest.
