Audio By Carbonatix
With a greater mandate as Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako has sworn he will never rest until the governing National Democratic Congress loses power.
The 36-year old businessman elected last January, is promising to replicate in the Ashanti Region, a regime-changing uprising in Tunsia popularly known as Arab Springs.
The Tunisian revolution was sparked off in 2010, after a street vendor ,Tarek al-Tayeb Mohamed Bouazizi, set himself on fire citing harrassment and humiliation from municipal authorities. His death triggerred weeks of demonstrations that cleared out a 23-year old regime.
Speaking at a rally in the Ashanti Region, Mr. Antwi-Boasiako popularly called Chairman Wontumi, said people in the Region are disgusted with the capitation policy of the National Health Insurance Scheme piloted in the region.

Under capitation, a pre-determined ration of health service will be allocated to each Ghanaian to be used within a certain period. The amount paid to the health service provider is irrespective of whether a person would seek care or not during the designated period.
The policy, government says, is an attempt to cut spiraling cost of healthcare. The opposition, however have nailed the scheme's problem as down to corruption and mismanagment of a once healthy scheme into a a crisis-ridden one facing imminent collapse.
"If [President] Mahama knows what is better for him, he will abandon this capitation [policy]", Chairman Wontumi said.
In opposition to this policy, he told the crowd, "in a month's time, I chairman Wontumi will call on one million to two million people in the Ashanti Region to join a big demonstration for about a month".
He pleaded with chiefs in the region to ignore the President because he has nothing good to offer the region. He alleged the President's brother, Ibrahim jets off to South Africa every week fueled with tax payers money.
"Can you pay for school fees? Can you pay for electricity, can you pay for your mother's health when she is sick?" he sought response from the crowd.
According to the Chairman, the NDC government has failed Ghanaians in view of the hardships imposed by government.
"What the Tunisians did, We are going to do here in Ashanti Region; May Chairman Wontumi never rest until the NDC is overthrown" he swore.
The crowd cheering him on.
Latest Stories
-
Women’s Premier League referee allegedly assaulted during Ampem Darkoa vs Savanna match
22 minutes -
Ghana’s Daniel Laryea was the best referee at 2025 AFCON – Former Sports Minister
23 minutes -
Playing for Chelsea would be a dream – Prince Amoako Junior
30 minutes -
High sales demands force short trips, leaving commuters stranded in Accra – Drivers lament
41 minutes -
Dr Kwabena Donkor opposes fuel floor price at selected locations, calls for nationwide compliance
41 minutes -
Leadership is not about how long you have been around
55 minutes -
Arise Ghana pickets US embassy, demands Ofori-Atta’s return
1 hour -
Not a replacement, not a fluke: Wendy Shay’s relentless climb to stardom
1 hour -
IFC urges Ghana to sustain economic gains to boost investor confidence
1 hour -
Today’s Front pages: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
1 hour -
Energy Minister reviews TOR 2025 performance, sets priorities for 2026
1 hour -
Police arrest suspect over death of Nigerian singer Destiny Boy
1 hour -
The rhythms, stories, and artistes that defined Ghana music in 2025
1 hour -
Man arrested for allegedly stabbing relative in both eyes in domestic dispute
1 hour -
NSA sets January 23 deadline for 2026/2027 national service registration for nurses and midwives
1 hour
