The (NPP), one of Ghana's dominant political forces, has long drawn its strength from the Ashanti Region, a stronghold consistently delivering substantial votes in national elections.
Yet, despite this unwavering support, the party has never had a National Chairman from the Ashanti Region since its formation in 1992.
This historical anomaly has been thrust into the spotlight by Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the current Ashanti Regional Chairman, who announced his intention to contest the NPP National Chairmanship on May 5, 2025.
Wontumi's campaign is anchored on addressing this gap, arguing that the Ashanti Region's loyalty and political weight deserve representation at the party's highest leadership level.
