NPP Issues “NO COMMENTS ON MANHYIA PALACE, NANANOM MATTERS” to all Party members, Officers
Source: tntnewspapergh.com
The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has directed all party members and Officers to refrain from making any comments on the ongoing banter between the Ashanti regional chairman,Mr.Bernard Antwi Boasiako aka Chairman Wontumi and Otumfuo’s Kokosohene, Nana Kwaku Duah as well as other sensitive traditional matters.
Following the alleged disrespectful comments by Chairman Wontumi against Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the Manhyia Palace, there has been counter statements over the matter inflaming tension.
Lawyer Justin Frimpong Kodua, addressing the media at Ashanti regional office of NPP, Krofrom in Kumasi
But, to ensure peace the NPP General Secretary, Lawyer Justin Frimpong Kodua,has calls for seized fire.
Speaking at press conference held at the Ashanti regional office of the Party at Krofrom in Kumasi,on Monday,22nd January,2024, JFK ,as he is affectionately called warned the rank file of NPP to desist from making any further comments either on traditional or social media platforms.
It would be recalled that,the Ashanti regional chairman of NPP,who is popularly known as Chairman Wontumi made headlines,few days ago after he was reportedly to have declared that “he has formed his own kingdom, making him a more powerful establishment than the King of Asante Kingdom. The reports alleged that he [Wontumi] could speak his mind to the King, whenever he disagrees with him(Otumfuo Osei Tutu II)on issues.
Chairman Wontumi was reported to have said
”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.” he said, according to the report.
It is against the backdrop,the party’s chief scribe seized opportunity at a news conference in Kumasi,the Ashanti regional capital to urged the rank file of the Party to seize fire and allow the leadership to address the issue amicably since the party knows its history and deeply holds Asantehene and Asanteman in high esteem.
That, they(NPP members) would never do anything to disrespect the King and Asanteman.
