Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has accused the John Mahama-led administration of political witch-hunting and economic sabotage following a search conducted at his residence by a combined team of police and National Security operatives.

The operatives, armed with a search warrant sighted by JoyNews, stormed his premises to conduct what they described as a lawful operation.

But speaking to journalists after the incident, Chairman Wontumi decried what he believes is a targeted attack rooted in politics. “Am I not a Ghanaian anymore? Now that you've won the election and become President, does that mean I’m no longer a Ghanaian?” he questioned, directing his frustration at President Mahama.

He called on NPP supporters and concerned Ghanaians to speak out against what he described as abuse of power. “Ghanaians, rise! Arise, Ghanaians! All NPP supporters should rise. It is because of you that Mahama is treating me this way.”

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Chairman Wontumi, known for his fiery political rhetoric, defended his role in national politics and questioned the justification for the government's actions.

“Was I ever a Vice President? Have I ever chaired a board? Have I ever been a CEO? Was I ever a minister?” he asked. “I am only the chairman of a political party, and it is my duty to campaign for my party.”

He went on to accuse the Mahama administration of deliberately collapsing his businesses and freezing his bank accounts.

“You collapsed my business back in 2013. Since you assumed office, you’ve halted all my operations. Even the bank account I rely on has been frozen,” he alleged.

Chairman Wontumi’s comments have sparked fresh political debate about the use of state power and the treatment of opposition figures under the current administration.