You’re acting lawlessly – Tanko Computer slams NPP over Wontumi’s chairmanship bid
Deputy Director of Elections and IT of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko Computer, has criticised the decision by Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to pursue the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) National Chairmanship position while serving a 20-year prison sentence. Mr Tanko described the development as a demonstration of what he […]
Rashid Tanko Computer, Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed his concerns over the NPP's decision to allow Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, to run for the National Chairmanship position despite his current imprisonment for 20 years. Mr Tanko described the decision as an example of lawlessness within the NPP, questioning how a person serving such a lengthy sentence can aspire to lead a political party.
The NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, who is currently serving his conviction for illegal mining activities in the Western Region, has been appealing his conviction and sentence and is seeking bail. The NPP's amended constitution outlines eligibility rules, with specific provisions disqualifying members convicted or sentenced to 10 years or more, unless 10 years have passed since serving the sentence or the member has received a full pardon.
Given that Boasiako's sentence exceeds this threshold, his eligibility for the NPP chairmanship is being called into question by Tanko and the NDC.
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