In an unexpected turn of events, the usually flamboyant and controversial Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako—also known as Chairman Wontumi—has found himself at the center of political intrigue, social media fever, and public interest. And this time, it's not because of his trademark swagger or gold-plated speeches—it's because of a keke.
A new video of the important political figure commuting in a commercial tricycle (locally known as "keke") instead of one of his fancy SUVs has gone viral on Ghanaian social media.

Wontumi was known for his luxurious lifestyle, high-powered connections, and flashy display of wealth, so the sight of him bouncing through the streets on a simple three-wheeler was nothing short of shocking.
However, this uncommon sight occurs against the backdrop of rising anxiety. Just days before the video was released, Chairman Wontumi claimed that former President John Dramani Mahama was behind a recent raid on his residence by national security agents and police. He says that the action was politically motivated, a deliberate attempt to undermine his power ahead of the 2024 elections.

Even more incriminating, Wontumi claims his bank accounts have been frozen and his enterprises have come to a halt, purportedly at Mahama's direction. "I'm being punished for standing firm," he said in a recent interview, portraying himself as a political martyr under attack.
The video of Wontumi in a keke has only fueled suspicion. Is this a symbolic remark about resilience under pressure? Is that a hint that the sanctions are pinching harder than he admits? Ghanaians are split. Some consider it as a humbling experience, demonstrating that no man is too powerful to fail. Others claim that it is a planned image reset in the face of mounting controversy.

Online reactions range from derision to concern. "Wontumi in a Keke? "2025 is showing us all pepper," one person remarked on X (previously Twitter), while another posted, "Next thing you know, he'll be selling sachet water with campaign stickers."
Behind the jokes and political insults is a bigger question: how many of Wontumi's statements are accurate, and how long will this standoff last?

The NPP has yet to issue an official statement in response to Wontumi's charges, while the opposition NDC has remained mute on accusations linking Mahama to the matter.


Meanwhile, the man at the center of it all continues to seek public attention—not from behind the wheel of a fancy Benz, but from the backseat of a rumbling keke.

Whether this story is a fall from grace, a political stunt, or the first act of a broader conflict, one thing is certain: Chairman Wontumi knows how to get Ghana talking.




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