We will make you ‘uncomfortable’ – Nana B tells Mahama
The National Organiser of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has sent a strong warning to President John Dramani Mahama, accusing his government of persecuting political opponents, especially key figures in the NPP.
Speaking passionately in a video that was aired by UTV and shared widely on social media, Nana B condemned the recent arrest and detention of NPP’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, describing it as part of a larger pattern of intimidation and political harassment under the new NDC administration.
Background to the Arrest
On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, reports broke that Chairman Wontumi had been invited and later detained by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Accra. While the reasons for the arrest were not clearly communicated to the public at the time, several rumours suggested it had to do with alleged financial misconduct or issues related to illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
Wontumi, known for his controversial public statements and strong grassroots base in the Ashanti Region, reportedly collapsed during the encounter and was hospitalised shortly after his arrival at the CID headquarters. He was said to be in stable condition by the following morning.
The news quickly drew sharp reactions from NPP loyalists and bigwigs, including former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Kennedy Agyapong, and now Nana B, who see the move as an attack on the party’s most influential figures.
Nana B’s Sharp Words to President Mahama
In his video message, which has gone viral, Nana B was unapologetically blunt. He said the NPP was closely observing the tactics being used by the new NDC government and would not allow their members to be unfairly targeted under the pretense of law enforcement.
“The New Patriotic Party will resist any attempt by the government to persecute our members,” he said.
Nana B made it clear that the arrest of Chairman Wontumi was not an isolated case, but part of what he described as a consistent pattern where politically exposed individuals, especially from the NPP, are being summoned, questioned, and intimidated by state agencies like the CID, EOCO, and others.
He questioned the motives behind the arrest and warned the Mahama administration not to interpret the NPP’s silence as weakness.
“It has only been five months since Mahama came to power, but look at what is happening. If he wants peace to govern this country, we will give it to him. But if he chooses this path of intimidation and persecution, we will make his governance uncomfortable,” Nana B added.
Call for Calm But Warning of Resistance
While Nana B acknowledged that the NPP was a party of law and order, he stressed that it did not mean they would fold their arms and watch their people be treated unfairly.
“We are not against the law working, but we are against selective justice. If there is truly something wrong, deal with it fairly. But don’t use state power to target opponents because of politics. That is dictatorship,” he warned.
Nana B also urged party supporters and the general public to stay calm and allow the legal processes to unfold, but he cautioned that the party would continue to monitor the situation closely and would not hesitate to mobilise if need be.
Wontumi Is Recovering – Bail Expected Soon
On the health status of Chairman Wontumi, Nana B provided an update. According to him, the Ashanti Regional Chairman was recovering steadily after the scare at the CID headquarters.
“I want to assure everyone that Chairman Wontumi is doing much better. He is recovering, and we expect that he will be granted bail soon,” Nana B said.
He praised the legal team and doctors working with Wontumi and said the party was doing everything possible to protect its leaders and ensure due process is followed.
Mounting Pressure and Mixed Reactions
Chairman Wontumi’s arrest has created shockwaves across the country, especially in the Ashanti Region — the NPP’s stronghold. Many supporters are angry, feeling that the government is deliberately trying to silence or embarrass Wontumi due to his vocal political stance and influence.
At the same time, some critics argue that if Wontumi has done something wrong, he must face the law like every other Ghanaian.
“No one is above the law. If Wontumi has questions to answer, let him answer. But let’s also make sure the process is fair and not politically motivated,” a Kumasi-based lawyer commented during a panel discussion on Angel FM.
Political Tensions Rising – What Happens Next?
This latest development is likely to further heighten political tensions in the country. In just five months of President Mahama’s return to power, there have already been multiple clashes between NPP and NDC supporters — on social media, in Parliament, and now through public demonstrations and arrests.
Analysts are warning that unless both parties tone down the rhetoric and focus on collaboration and nation-building, the country could be heading towards a more polarised political environment.
“We need maturity from both sides. The NPP should not provoke, and the NDC should not persecute. Ghana is bigger than any party,” said a political science lecturer from the University of Ghana.
Conclusion: A Brewing Political Storm?
The NPP’s warning to President Mahama, led by its National Organiser Nana B, is clear: Stop the persecution, or we’ll fight back.
The arrest of Chairman Wontumi has become a symbol of the wider battle between the two biggest political parties in Ghana. And the way this situation is handled may define the tone for the rest of President Mahama’s first year in office.
Will the NDC government respond with restraint and focus on national unity? Or will the tensions escalate, leading to protests, court battles, and deeper divisions?
For now, all eyes remain on Accra, and specifically on EOCO and the CID, where the fate of Chairman Wontumi — and perhaps the political temperature of the nation — hangs in the balance.