The Central Regional Chairman for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Richard Kofi Asiedu, has dismissed the credibility of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, the Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
In an interview with Nana Yaa Brefo and Isaac Ekow JB on Yen Nsempa, Onua FM, Professor Asiedu made it clear that Chairman Wontumi’s statements should not be taken seriously in intellectual discussions. He stated that Wontumi’s discourse does not align with his own and therefore does not merit his attention.
“When we are having intellectual discussions, Wontumi is not a viable participant. You don’t expect a Professor like me to engage in political discourse with him at that level,” Professor Asiedu emphasized.
He also mentioned that despite Wontumi’s persistent attempts to gain his attention, he remains focused on his political objectives, such as winning the Assin North elections.
The remarks from Professor Asiedu were prompted by allegations made by Chairman Wontumi against the NDC’s running mate, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman. Wontumi questioned Opoku-Agyeman’s ethnicity and alleged a secret marriage between her and former President John Dramani Mahama.
In response to these allegations, Professor Asiedu dismissed them as baseless and aimed at tarnishing the NDC’s image ahead of the 2024 General Elections. He pointed out that such falsehoods only serve to strengthen public support for the NDC and its Flagbearer John Dramani Mahama.
“The NPP talks too much and speaks out of proportion. Today, John Dramani Mahama is seen as a saint because everyone knows that lies were spoken about him in the past,” Professor Asiedu concluded.
