- Kasapa FM and Agoo TV worker Afia Pokua spoke after her appearance at Manhyia Palace
- In a social media post, Afia Pokua got strength from God, after her apology to Otumfuo was rejected
- The apology was necessitated by some comments Pokua made about Otumfuo Osei Tutu II during Mona Gucci’s show
Afia Pokua, the media personality accused of defaming Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on Mona Gucci’s show on Onua TV, has spoken after her appearance at Manhyia Palace.
Appearing as a panelist, Afia Pokua had criticized the Asantehene for ‘galamsey’ and other issues.
Kasapa FM and TV personality Agoo also called out Otumfuo for “keeping quiet” while his own people verbally attacked the Dormaahene.
Source: Instagram
Afia Pokua’s Criticism and Rejection of Otumfuo’s Apology
Her criticism provoked an angry response from the Asantes and other Ghanaians, who saw it as a show of disrespect to Otumfuo.
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Afia Pokua later released a statement apologizing for her behavior but was still forced to face a panel Manhyia Palace.
After hours of pleading, including being on his knees, Otumfuo’s representative rejected Mona Gucci and Afia Pokua’s apology.
Despite the intervention of an elder who noted that Poqua was especially cordial, “sorry” was not considered enough.
Afia Pokua speaks out after apology rejected
After her apology was rejected, Afia Pokua shared a photo of herself kneeling in front of the panel.
In her caption, she prayed to God to give her strength in her darkest days.
“In everything, I thank the Lord God Almighty. The king of kings, the Lord of lords. Creator of the universe, hear my cry and comfort me. In my darkest days, strengthen me and guide my steps. Because only he can trust you.”
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See Afia Pokua’s post below:
Asanteman youth condemn disrespect to Otumfuo
Meantime, YEN.com.gh reported that the Asanteman Youth For Culture and Development had warned the Asantehene’s critics to stop attacking their king.
The group, at a press conference held in Kumasi on Friday, September 20, 2024, said it would no longer tolerate any form of disrespect towards the Otumfuo.
Moving forward, the group said it would take drastic action against any group or individual who dared to disrespect the Otumfuo.
Corrected by Berlinda Entsie, reporter and copy editor at YEN.com.gh
Source: YEN.com.gh
