A Plus Vows to Close Down Chairman Wontumi's TV and Radio Stations
- Ghanaian politician, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has called for the closure of Wontumi TV/Radio in Kumasi
- The Gomoa Central MP claimed Chairman Wontumi, the owner, had flouted the laws of thecountry by spreading disinformation
- A Plus' call came amid the politician's legal challenges over the cancellation of the mining lease for his company, Akonta Mining
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The Member of Parliament for the Gomoa Central constituency, A Plus, has called for the closure of Wontumi TV/Radio, owned by embattled NPP politician, Chairman Wontumi.
Source: Facebook
In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, A Plus expressed a wish that President John Mahama would heed his words and close down the channel.
He added that if this did not happen now, he would personally see to the station's closure if he was to become the President of Ghana in future.
The musician-turned-politician also accused Wontumi of evading paying duties on his expensive fleet of cars, which includes a Rolls-Royce, a Corvette, and a G-Wagon.
A Plus further promised to write a letter to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to draw their attention to this alleged revenue shortfall for them to take immediate action.
"Chairman Wontumi, you're a nobody... If I was the President, the same day I am inaugurated into office, I would close down Wontumi TV/Radio. Chairman Wontumi has not paid duty on his Rolls-Royce and other cars; you people should go and take the duty. I will write an official letter to GRA to investigate," he said.
The TikTok video of A Plus blasting Chairman Wontumi is below:
A Plus jubilates over Wontumi's arrest
Meanwhile, A Plus jubilated on social media after National Security operatives raided Wontumi's home.
The operatives stormed the New Patriotic Party official's home on Friday, May 23, to serve a search warrant.
A cross-section of NPP supporters confronted the security team, leading to their withdrawal from the home.
Source: Facebook
Instead, authorities ordered Wontumi and his legal team to report to the CID headquarters in Accra on Monday, May 26.
The controversial politician is accused of mining in Ghana's forest reserves, leading to the cancellation of a lease for his company, Akonta Mining.
His legal woes led to a social media post from the Gomoa Central MP, expressing his happiness at his political foe's mounting troubles.
See the Instagram post below.
A Plus' Wontumi threat sparks reactions
Ghanaians expressed varying reactions to A Plus' threats to shut down Chairman Wontumi's TV and radio stations.
David Jo wrote:
"Thumb high. The Information Minister must silence Chairman Wontumi by shutting down his media studios. The assault on President Mahama and the Vice are really terrible. He has to face the consequences."
Kofi said:
"Is this guy still in Parliament?"
Oheneba Mainoo Boafo noted:
"After giving the information to GRA please add yours make them investigate you as well."
michaelbtettehemail.com2 opined:
"They have to close the misinformation radio and TV station."
A Plus kicks against Attorney General's claims
YEN.com.gh previously reported that A Plus blasted Ghana's Attorney General, Dominic Ayine on social media.
The politician accused the AG of being involved in a bribery scheme targeting some Members of Parliament.
His rebuttal followed a press conference held by the AG, who accused A Plus of being involved in illegal acts.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
