The tension brewing within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of its upcoming internal reorganization has finally exploded into the public domain. Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has fiercely and publicly confronted the party's General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong Esq., demanding to know by what authority national executives are attempting to block or disqualify his handpicked delegates. The fiery exchange occurred following a strict national directive issued by the General Secretary regarding the compiled polling station albums and ongoing electoral disputes across the Ashanti Region—the NPP's absolute "world bank" for votes.
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The battle over the polling station albums
The clash centers on a massive structural power struggle regarding who controls the party's foundational voter registers:
Bypassing Party Structures: General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong recently issued a stern public caution to all party members, stating that national headquarters will not recognize polling station albums that are compiled outside of official party regulations.
Wontumi’s Fierce Pushback: Viewing the directive as a veiled attempt to target his strongholds and strip away his regional influence, Wontumi directly questioned the General Secretary's mandate. In a highly expressive outburst, he challenged the notion that national headquarters can unilaterally alter or disqualify lists compiled by regional and constituency executives who are actively working on the ground.
The "Command the Narrative" Climax: The confrontation highlights growing internal anxieties within the NPP as different factions fight for control over the grassroots party album structures, which will ultimately dictate the choice of national executives and candidates for future electoral cycles.
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