The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has publicly apologised to President John Dramani Mahama over comments he made during previous political campaigns.
Speaking in an interview with 1957 News, Chairman Wontumi acknowledged that some of his past remarks directed at the President were inappropriate and attributed them to the heated nature of partisan politics.
“He is our president. When he was contesting the election, I had to work for my party. If I meet him, I will greet him, and I am sure he will hand over to Dr Bawumia in 2029 just as Akufo-Addo did for him in 2025,” he stated.
The outspoken party executive admitted that political rivalry can sometimes lead to excesses in public discourse.
“We are all human and sometimes we go overboard, so if I have offended him, I recognise it and apologise to him by saying I am sorry,” he added.
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Chairman Wontumi’s apology marks a notable shift in tone, as he has previously been one of the NPP’s most vocal critics of President Mahama.
Beyond the apology, Wontumi also expressed optimism about the NPP’s prospects in the 2028 general elections, suggesting that the party remains confident about reclaiming power.
He further declared his intention to contest for the position of NPP National Chairman, signalling his ambition to move from regional leadership to the party’s highest administrative office.
His comments have sparked political discussion, with observers noting that his apology could be part of a broader effort to reposition himself on the national stage as internal party dynamics begin to take shape ahead of the next electoral cycle.
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