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I paid GH₵1,000 to each delegate but I still lost – Wontumi’s contender

A failed Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Robert Asare-Bediako, has revealed he paid GH₵1,000 to entice delegates to vote for him in the just-ended elections.

In his view, the highest bidder won the election, adding he is convinced other opponents paid more than he did.

“Sir John was right when he said fear delegates because I paid each delegate GH¢1,000 and I thought I would win but some paid more than me so the delegates also gave in to the highest bidder,” he bemoaned on Kumasi-based Akoma FM.

Mr Asare-Bediako was part of four other candidates who were seeking to unseat the incumbent Bernard Antwi-Boasiako aka Chairman Wontumi.

But at the end of the elections on Saturday, May 28, 2022, Chairman Wontumi was retained after he polled 464 votes while his close contender, Odeneho Kwaku Appiah aka COKA obtained 306.

Mr Asare-Bediako had 22 while two others; Kwabena Owusu Aduomi and Oheneba Kofi Adum Bawuah polled nine and three votes respectively.

The failed aspirant further described as worrying the trend of monetisation in Ghana’s politics which he stated does not augur well for the country as it breeds corruption.

“I wasn’t surprised by the 22 votes because we all campaigned and in the end, there could be one winner so I believe the delegates voted for the best bet even though I didn’t expect to lose,” he said.

However, he has urged unity among the rank and file of the party ahead of the 2024 election and break the 8 which he stressed was the ultimate goal.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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