Aspiring Ashanti regional chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has defended his philanthropic decision to donate a three-storey building, as direction from God.
Despite concerns that his gesture amounts to vote-buying, Benard Antwi-Boasiako tells Joy News Thursday "it is God who directs me" so he did it with a clear conscience. As and when God directs him, he will give to the party, he said.
The contestant, popularly known as "Chairman Wontumi" last Thursday donated an imposing building to the party at a colourful ceremony in Kumasi, Ashanti regional capital and a stronghold of the opposition party.
The rented building was received by the regional chairman of the party Frederick Fredua Anto, who commended Wontumi for his immense love and passion for the growth of the NPP, urging other party members to emulate his shining example.
But his opponent and former deputy Attorney General under the John Kufuor administration, Osei Kwame Prempeh has described the gesture as "unethical".
“They are trying by everything to corrupt the system; everything has been skewed against me,” he complained.
Chairman Wontumi is unfazed by this criticism.
Recounting such philanthropy at the constituency, regional and national levels, he says he constructed an office in Bosomtwi constituency, assisted in getting another for Asawase constituency and procured a 11-bedroom house at East Legon for the party's national leadership.
He called on his critics to also help the party in stocking the new regional office with furniture.
Latest Stories
-
Africa Development Council urges ECOWAS action amid Togo’s constitutional crisis
5 hours -
Situate power sector challenges within the context of the 4th Republic – Jantuah
5 hours -
Empowering Youth through IT Education: IT For Youth Ghana College leads the way
5 hours -
Trump criminal case: Full 12-person jury seated in Manhattan
6 hours -
Israel Gaza: US again warns against Rafah offensive
6 hours -
Man arrested in Poland over alleged Russia plot to kill Zelensky
6 hours -
Over 100 arrested as US college Gaza protest cleared
6 hours -
Justmoh Construction begins work on dualization of Takoradi-Agona Nkwanta road
6 hours -
MGL visits Dumor family following passing of Mawuena Trebarh
6 hours -
In Pursuit of Peace and Unity: Interfaith Leaders Promote Dialogue – Chief Doli-Wura to Africa Union
6 hours -
TEWU raises concern over quality of food served in SHS
7 hours -
Ghanaian students gear up for Robotics World Championship
8 hours -
Political interference makes public sector managers appear incompetent – Dr Manteaw
8 hours -
Police arrest truck driver alleged to have caused train crash
8 hours -
CAF Confederation Cup: Dreams FC depart to Cairo ahead of semis first leg against Zamalek
8 hours