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Chairman Wontumi withdraws from NPP Chairman contest
"After many nights of prayer, sober reflection and consultations with my family, legal team, party elders, campaign team and trusted supporters, I have come to the difficult conclusion that my present circumstances must not become an additional burden on the New Patriotic Party," he said.
New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairmanship aspirant Bernard Antwi Boasiako New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairmanship aspirant Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has withdrawn from the party's upcoming national executive elections, citing his personal circumstances and the need to protect the party from further burden.
In a statement dated August 24, 2026, Boasiako said the decision followed "many nights of prayer, sober reflection" and consultations with his family, legal team, party elders, campaign team and trusted supporters.
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