Gbande’s remark, which included the phrase, “We will pick him like a fowl,” has raised concerns about potential post-election tensions and the rule of law in Ghana.

Chairman Wontumi, a prominent and influential figure within the NPP, has often been at the center of political discourse in Ghana, particularly in the Ashanti Region, which is a stronghold for the NPP. His leadership and strategic political maneuvers have been credited with consolidating the party’s base in the region, making him a key target for political opposition.

The NDC, on the other hand, has been vocal about its grievances against certain members of the NPP, accusing them of various acts that, according to the NDC, undermine the integrity of the electoral process and the democratic principles of the nation.

Mustapha Gbande’s statement has quickly garnered reactions from both sides of the political divide. His assertion that Chairman Wontumi would be arrested “the day after the NDC is declared the winner of the elections” has been interpreted by some as a threat and an indication of the potential for politically motivated actions following the elections. The imagery of “picking him like a fowl” has been criticized for its undiplomatic tone, further inflaming the political atmosphere.