The incumbent Ashanti Regional Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, has expressed gratitude to those who worked tirelessly to get him re-elected.

He thanked the elders of the Party, Nana Nkansah Ayeaboafo and Edward Boateng, his campaign team and the entire staff led by Andy Owusu and Nana Afia.

The affable politician popularly known as Chairman Wontumi also thanked the entire leadership and supporters of the NPP in the Ashanti Region for his decisive re-election.

“I wish to express my heartfelt appreciation to the leadership and supporters of the NPP for their unflinching support and votes in the recent elections. I believe if we are united, we will break the 8,” he said.

Chairman Wontumi, over the weekend, retained his seat as the NPP Regional Chairman in the Ashanti Region.

He first won the position in 2014 and was re-elected in 2018. Before becoming the Chair of the Party's most populated region, he was the Constituency Chairman for Bosomtwe.

At the end of the elections, Chairman Wontumi polled 464 votes against his closest contender, Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah (COKA), who got 306 votes, having served as Constituency Chairman for Afigya Kwabre South for close to 20 years.

Robert Asare Bediako, a former Asokwa Constituency Chairman who entered the contest for the second time, came third with 20 votes.

Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, a former Ejisu MP, came fourth with nine votes. Oheneba Kofi Adum Bawuah managed three votes at the fifth position.

Speaking to the media after his victory, Chairman Wontumi expressed appreciation to the leadership and supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for another opportunity to lead the Ashanti Region ahead of the “Breaking the 8” agenda.

He noted that his re-election was an indication that the NPP has a stronger chance of making history in the 2024 elections.

"'Breaking the 8' has started from the Baba Yara Stadium; National Democratic Congress (NDC), you cannot stop us,” he said.

He said the NPP has a strong message for Ghanaians, but before that could be translated into governance, the Party must be united and ready to break the 8.

“We should demonstrate this by standing together and being united so that we can 'Break the 8' in 2024.

“We may have our differences, but we need to work together since a lot is expected from us as a formidable political party,” he admonished.

He said the NPP believes in healthy competition, and they will give their closest contenders that in 2024.

He praised all the aspirants for their efforts and asked that they all join hands as a team to break the 8. He reiterated the Party’s commitment to making Ghana the jewel of Africa.