Kwaku Asante-Boateng, the Member of Parliament representing Asante Akim South, has pushed back against widespread claims that he attacked Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia during a televised discussion on Adom TV. The MP says his commentary has been deliberately taken out of context to create the impression that he made derogatory remarks aimed at the former Vice President.
Responding through a formal statement on Friday, October 31, 2025, Asante-Boateng described the reports circulating online and in the media as a carefully orchestrated effort to stir up religious and ethnic tension within the New Patriotic Party. He maintains that his remarks were focused on internal party leadership structures and commitment to the NPP—not on personal attacks.
He explained that the discussion on Badwam centred on how leadership roles in the party have historically been influenced by longstanding service and loyalty. To support his argument, he drew examples from Asante chieftaincy customs, noting that his reference to Dr. Bawumia’s early days in the party was merely to highlight how the former Vice President’s selection as running mate in 2008 came at a time when he had not yet been deeply involved in the party’s grassroots operations.
Asante-Boateng insists that his contribution on the show never portrayed Dr. Bawumia negatively nor connected him to any form of servitude within the NPP. He stressed that the claims being spread — including allegations that he branded Bawumia a “slave” — are fabrications intended to fuel division.
He further pointed out that his views did not dismiss the role of Northerners in the party. Rather, he noted that several stalwarts from the north have been key contributors to the NPP’s growth and reputation over the years through steadfast commitment.
The MP expressed disappointment that respected figures, including media personalities, repeated the misleading narrative without thoroughly examining his actual remarks. He also believes that the party’s response to the viral claims was influenced by distorted interpretations of the original interview.
Asante-Boateng reiterated that he is firmly against any agenda that introduces tribal or religious conflict into political conversations, emphasizing that such misrepresentations threaten party unity and Ghana’s democratic progress.
