Supporters of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Kumasi have strongly criticised the government over what they described as targeted harassment of the party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Mr. Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

The supporters alleged that since the National Democratic Congress (NDC) assumed office on January 7, 2025, Mr. Boasiako has faced a pattern of politically motivated intimidation.

They claim that such actions undermine democratic principles and are calling on President John Mahama to intervene and ensure the rule of law is upheld.

Their comments follow a raid by National Security operatives on Mr. Boasiako’s private residence at Paraku Estate in Kumasi in the early hours of Friday.

The incident drew a large crowd of NPP supporters, leading to a tense standoff between them and the security personnel, which was defused after the intervention of senior party officials.

According to sources close to Mr. Boasiako, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service had officially invited him to report for questioning on May 21.

However, the Regional Chairman responded in writing, requesting a rescheduled appearance for Monday, May 25 on health grounds.

Despite this, National Security officers proceeded to his residence this morning, days before the agreed date.

The NPP supporters insist that if the government had legitimate concerns or charges against Mr. Boasiako or any other party member, it must pursue the matter through appropriate legal channels.

They warned against the use of force or intimidation to silence dissent, stressing that such conduct poses a threat to the nation’s democratic dispensation.