WONTUMI IN TROUBLE: NPP Chairman Admits Ashanti Minister's Rising Popularity Is Scary For The Party
📍 Ghana • by Andy • Jun 01, 2026
Concerns are reportedly growing within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ghana’s Ashanti Region over what some insiders describe as emerging internal tensions between the regional leadership and the Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah.
According to party sources, the regional chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is said to be increasingly uneasy about the rising political influence and popularity of Osei-Mensah within the party’s stronghold region. The situation has sparked speculation about a potential rivalry ahead of internal party reorganization activities leading into future elections.
The Ashanti Region remains the NPP’s most critical electoral base and is widely regarded as the party’s stronghold, making any perceived divisions within its leadership structure politically significant. Analysts note that cohesion in the region has historically played a decisive role in the party’s national electoral performance.
Reports from within regional party circles suggest that Simon Osei-Mensah has gained notable support due to his active leadership style, frequent engagement with local communities, and strong working relationships with traditional authorities. His consistent presence at public events and development-focused engagements is said to have boosted his popularity among grassroots supporters, some of whom view him as a rising political figure within the party.
However, other party insiders allege that Chairman Wontumi is concerned that Osei-Mensah’s growing influence could shift internal dynamics and potentially weaken his authority within the region. While these claims remain unverified, they have fueled quiet discussions among party members about possible divisions at the regional level.
Despite the rising speculation, neither Wontumi nor Osei-Mensah has publicly commented on the reported tensions. Both figures are, however, believed to be strengthening their respective support bases within the party structure as internal positioning continues ahead of future electoral contests.
Political analysts have urged the national leadership of the NPP to closely monitor the situation and intervene where necessary to prevent internal disagreements from escalating. They caution that any sustained division within the Ashanti Region could have significant implications for the party’s electoral prospects, given the region’s strategic importance.
Some analysts further warn that unresolved tensions could create opportunities for political opponents if not properly managed, especially during campaign periods when party unity is crucial.
For now, attention remains firmly fixed on developments within the Ashanti Region, where the reported rivalry is being closely watched as a potential test of the NPP’s internal cohesion and leadership stability ahead of upcoming political cycles.
According to party sources, the regional chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is said to be increasingly uneasy about the rising political influence and popularity of Osei-Mensah within the party’s stronghold region. The situation has sparked speculation about a potential rivalry ahead of internal party reorganization activities leading into future elections.
The Ashanti Region remains the NPP’s most critical electoral base and is widely regarded as the party’s stronghold, making any perceived divisions within its leadership structure politically significant. Analysts note that cohesion in the region has historically played a decisive role in the party’s national electoral performance.
Reports from within regional party circles suggest that Simon Osei-Mensah has gained notable support due to his active leadership style, frequent engagement with local communities, and strong working relationships with traditional authorities. His consistent presence at public events and development-focused engagements is said to have boosted his popularity among grassroots supporters, some of whom view him as a rising political figure within the party.
However, other party insiders allege that Chairman Wontumi is concerned that Osei-Mensah’s growing influence could shift internal dynamics and potentially weaken his authority within the region. While these claims remain unverified, they have fueled quiet discussions among party members about possible divisions at the regional level.
Despite the rising speculation, neither Wontumi nor Osei-Mensah has publicly commented on the reported tensions. Both figures are, however, believed to be strengthening their respective support bases within the party structure as internal positioning continues ahead of future electoral contests.
Political analysts have urged the national leadership of the NPP to closely monitor the situation and intervene where necessary to prevent internal disagreements from escalating. They caution that any sustained division within the Ashanti Region could have significant implications for the party’s electoral prospects, given the region’s strategic importance.
Some analysts further warn that unresolved tensions could create opportunities for political opponents if not properly managed, especially during campaign periods when party unity is crucial.
For now, attention remains firmly fixed on developments within the Ashanti Region, where the reported rivalry is being closely watched as a potential test of the NPP’s internal cohesion and leadership stability ahead of upcoming political cycles.
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