You are president so you’re treating me like I’m not a Ghanaian- Chairman Wontumi tells President Mahama

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Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has broken his silence following his arrest earlier today, blaming President John Dramani Mahama for what he describes as political persecution.

In a fiery statement made on his privately-owned Wontumi Radio, the outspoken politician claimed that his arrest was politically motivated and orchestrated at the behest of the President.

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“John Mahama is using the power Ghanaians gave him not for unity, but to intimidate political opponents,” Chairman Wontumi stated. “Today, he treated me like I’m not a Ghanaian. Is that the change Ghanaians voted for?”

While the specific reason for his arrest has yet to be officially confirmed by the Ghana Police Service, the incident has sparked widespread commentary online, with the hashtag #FreeWontumi trending across several social media platforms.

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Wontumi, a prominent and controversial political figure in the Ashanti Region, further called on members of the NPP and the wider public to resist what he described as “tyranny.”

“I’m urging all Ghanaians, especially NPP supporters, not to sit aloof. We must act as citizens and not spectators. Justice must prevail,” he said.

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This development adds to mounting political tension, as the Mahama administration faces growing scrutiny from opposition leaders who accuse the government of targeting its critics and loyalists of the previous administration.

Neither the presidency nor the Ministry of Information has yet issued an official response to Chairman Wontumi’s allegations.

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    Abraham Kofi Amudzegbe is a Level 300 Nursing student at the University
    of Ghana, Legon, an author, student leader, and youth advocate with a
    strong passion for public service, leadership, and student empowerment.
    Through his writing, he explores topics related to education, youth
    development, leadership, health, and social impact, contributing
    meaningful perspectives on issues that affect students and young people.

    As an author at Insight Ghana, Abraham leverages his strong communication
    and research skills to produce informative and thought-provoking content.
    His work reflects a commitment to advocacy, public engagement, and
    fostering conversations that inspire positive change within society.

    Abraham currently serves in several leadership capacities, including
    Vice President of the Volta Region Students Association (VORSA Legon),
    Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the University of Ghana Nursing and
    Midwifery Students Association (UGHANMSA), Deputy Head of the Business
    and Political Chamber of PENSA Legon, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of
    the Oti Region Students Association (ORSA), and a Member of the
    University of Ghana Parliament House.

    Over the years, he has led and supported numerous student-centered
    initiatives, including academic tutorials, mentorship programmes,
    welfare interventions, and advocacy campaigns aimed at improving the
    student experience and promoting collective growth.

    As an aspiring President of the University of Ghana Students'
    Representative Council (UGSRC) for the 2026/2027 academic year,
    Abraham seeks to champion a vision centered on student welfare,
    accountability, inclusiveness, innovation, and effective representation.

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Abraham kofi Amudzegbe

Abraham Kofi Amudzegbe is a Level 300 Nursing student at the University of Ghana, Legon, an author, student leader, and youth advocate with a strong passion for public service, leadership, and student empowerment. Through his writing, he explores topics related to education, youth development, leadership, health, and social impact, contributing meaningful perspectives on issues that affect students and young people.

As an author at Insight Ghana, Abraham leverages his strong communication and research skills to produce informative and thought-provoking content. His work reflects a commitment to advocacy, public engagement, and fostering conversations that inspire positive change within society.

Abraham currently serves in several leadership capacities, including Vice President of the Volta Region Students Association (VORSA Legon), Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the University of Ghana Nursing and Midwifery Students Association (UGHANMSA), Deputy Head of the Business and Political Chamber of PENSA Legon, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Oti Region Students Association (ORSA), and a Member of the University of Ghana Parliament House.

Over the years, he has led and supported numerous student-centered initiatives, including academic tutorials, mentorship programmes, welfare interventions, and advocacy campaigns aimed at improving the student experience and promoting collective growth.

As an aspiring President of the University of Ghana Students' Representative Council (UGSRC) for the 2026/2027 academic year, Abraham seeks to champion a vision centered on student welfare, accountability, inclusiveness, innovation, and effective representation.