In what could be described as a sharp U-turn
after initial backlash, the Paramount Chief of the Offinso Traditional Council,
Nana Wiafe Akenten, has predicted victory for the opposition New Patriotic Party
(NPP).The popular Asante Chief is backing the biggest opposition party
with his prayers to achieve a resounding victory in the December 7
polls.
Not only is the chief wishing victory for the NPP, Nana Wiafe
Akenten IV also stated emphatically that if he had money, he would have given
the party enough to embark on its campaign.
Nana Wiafe Akenten made the
statement when the wife of NPP's running mate, Mrs. Samira Bawumia, together
with the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the party, Mr. Bernard Antwi Boasiako
popularly known as Chairman ‘Wontumi’, paid a courtesy call on him at his palace
in Offinso.
His comments follow a controversy earlier this week when he
gave his seat to the President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama to sit on,
after claiming the President and the NDC government had performed creditably
well.
But in a sharp U-turn, Nana Wiafe Akenten told Mrs. Samira and her
entourage that he prays the NPP wins the elections.
This was after the
regional NPP Chairman had requested for his prayers and support. Chairman
‘Wontumi’, on his part, thanked the Offinsohene for the assurance and promised
to work assiduously to ensure victory for the NPP. |
