The Asante Mampong Traditional Council, under the leadership of the Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, has issued a strong ultimatum to the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Mampong Constituency. The council has given them less than 24 hours to ensure the retraction of anti-Ashanti remarks made by some youth affiliated with the party.
During a meeting at his palace on Sunday, April 13, 2025, with the leadership of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the constituency, the Mamponghene expressed deep concern over recent developments. He specifically condemned the actions of certain party supporters who have launched a public campaign opposing the possible appointment of an Ashanti as the Mampong Municipal Chief Executive (MCE).
Daasebre Osei Bonsu II described the comments as divisive and disrespectful, emphasizing that such utterances threaten the unity and dignity of the Ashanti people. He urged the NPP constituency leadership to take immediate steps to correct the situation and restore harmony.
“Advise those in the NDC who put up the despicable act. They have until tomorrow afternoon… If not, we shall shake things up for them to know that we wield the power and the entire jurisdiction,” Daasebre Osei Bonsu fumed.
He noted the tolerant and welcoming nature of Ashantis to diversity, stating that Ashanti remains the only area in Ghana where other tribes are allowed to install their own chiefs.
“Because of my work at the university, I have travelled a lot. There is no place you mention that I don’t know of. But our place is the only place where you find Sarkin Zongo, Ewe Chiefs, and whatnot… You are all Mampong people. We respect and treat everyone as equal, so why are some people trying to cause division among us?” he questioned.
The reaction by Mamponghene is in response to the actions of some NDC youth who have been campaigning against the possible nomination of an Ashanti by President John Dramani Mahama for the MCE position in the area.
Last week, NDC youth in Asante Mampong Constituency protested the rumoured nomination of Esther Dwomoh as Municipal Chief Executive (MCE). The youth, favouring three shortlisted candidates—Yakubu Issifu (2024 Parliamentary Candidate), Mohammed Kamil (Constituency Chairman), and Imoro Iddrisu—stormed the party office on April 9 and 10, vandalizing property and setting items ablaze.
They argued the shortlisted trio, long-time party loyalists, deserved the role over Dwomoh, a recent NDC member since 2022.
The group was clear in their demand, stating that “no Ashanti will be allowed to become MCE of Mampong,” a statement that has been heavily condemned as anti-Ashanti and disrespectful to the owners of Mampong land.
Meanwhile, the NDC constituency leadership has apologized, condemned the violence, and urged calm while awaiting President Mahama’s final decision.
