Benard Antwi-Boasiako[the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party] has been in the news lately for some disparaging remarks he ostensibly made against Asantehene.
Wontumi’s statement landed him trouble with the Manhyia Palace [Kumasi Traditional Council] after the Kokosohene, Nana Kwaku Dua, reported the issue to the Asantehene, which led to his being summoned to the palace.
According to reports, Wontumi has said that he has his own house within the kingdom of Ashanti, has his own police and military, and that he can do or say anything he wants without anyone questioning him, not even the Asantehene.
His comments are said to have infuriated the chiefs and people of the Ashanti region, who considered them an affront to the authority and dignity of the Asantehene.
Chairman Wontumi was cleared by the Kumasi Traditional Council following his appearance before them in front of a powerful group from the New Patriotic Party.
Source:1FamilyRadio