Mustapha Gbande, a deputy director at the Presidency, has commented on the political reaction to Chairman Wontumi's imprisonment. He stated that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) seems more concerned about the jail term of its Ashanti Regional Chairman.
Gbande, speaking on Joy Prime, suggested that the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) does not share the same level of emotional investment in the matter.
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, is the NPP's Ashanti Regional Chairman. He has been sentenced to prison.
The specific details of the case leading to his imprisonment were not elaborated upon by Gbande.
The official's comments highlight perceived internal party dynamics and public perception.
He was speaking on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.