Ashanti NPP MPs Rally Behind Wontumi Amid High Court Judgmen

The Ashanti Caucus of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament has declared its unwavering support for the party's Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, following the High Court judgment against him.

The caucus described Chairman Wontumi as a fearless, resilient and selfless leader whose contributions to the growth and electoral success of the NPP in the Ashanti Region and across Ghana could not be diminished by a single court ruling.

The statement was issued on Sunday, July 20, and signed by the Secretary of the Ashanti Caucus, Old Tafo MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah. The MPs stressed that the judgment remained subject to appeal and expressed confidence that justice would ultimately prevail through the appellate process.

The caucus rejected suggestions that the ruling marked the end of Chairman Wontumi's political career, urging party members to rally behind him. They argued that the Ashanti Region had always stood by its own during difficult times and called on NPP members to remain calm, united and law-abiding while supporting Chairman Wontumi through the legal process.

The statement also cautioned against what they described as a growing perception of selective justice, arguing that the law must be applied fairly and without political considerations. It assured the regional chairman that he did not stand alone and pledged the caucus's continued solidarity as he pursues an appeal against the judgment.

The Ashanti Caucus' stance comes as Chairman Wontumi faces the High Court's ruling. The exact details of the judgment have not been disclosed, but the caucus has expressed confidence that justice will ultimately prevail through the appellate process.

Source: JOY