Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has lashed out at the arrest of NPP’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, calling it a clear case of political harassment.
In a strongly-worded reaction, Nana B accused the government, led by President John Mahama, of abusing power and resorting to intimidation tactics just months into office.
“This political harassment—President Mahama, this is not why we voted for you,” he declared. “Somebody announces an invitation from the CID, and immediately he steps out with his lawyer, then he’s picked up in such a rumble style?”
He questioned the manner in which Wontumi was handled after being invited by the police, suggesting the arrest was unnecessarily aggressive and politically motivated.
“Trust me, we are not going to sit down, we are not going to allow this political intimidation and harassment to go on,” Nana B warned. “In the coming days, you will hear from us. The voice of the people is the voice of God.”
While reaffirming the party’s willingness to cooperate with lawful investigations, the NPP National Organizer insisted that due process must be respected.
“If you have an overwhelming endorsement from the people, it doesn’t mean you need to harass the people. What kind of life is that?” he questioned. “We have said it time and time again—we are going to cooperate, but for the government to subject people to such political harassment and intimidation—we are not going to allow it.”
