- Mona Gucci and Afia Pokua were at Manhyia Palace on Monday, September 21, 2024, to apologize to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
- The apology was necessitated after Pokua’s comments about Otumfuo on Mona’s show were deemed disrespectful
- Videos of their appearance show the two looking contrite and humiliated as they knelt to beg for forgiveness
Ghanaian media personalities Mona Gucci and Afia Pokua were humiliated as they appeared at Manhyia Palace on Monday September 23, 2024.
The two, who were in Manhyia to apologize to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, following controversial statements made about the Asantehene some days ago.
Afia Pokua criticizes Otumfuo on Mona Gucci’s show
Afia Pokua, employer of EIB Networks’ Kasapa FM and Agoo TV criticized Otumfuo for ‘galamsey’ issues while appearing as a panelist on Mona Gucci’s show on Onua TV.
Ghanaian media personalities, Afia Pokua and Mona Gucci rush to Manhyia Palace to plead with Otumfuo
Her criticism provoked an angry response from Asantes and other Ghanaians, who saw it as a show of disrespect to Otumfuo.
Amid the backlash, Afia Pokua released a statement apologizing for her behavior. This was not enough as he was called to face a committee in Manhyia.
Mona Gucci and Afia Pokua beg in Manhyia
In videos that have surfaced on social media, Afia Pokua and Mona Gucci look somber and wearing black clothes, suggesting sadness.
At one point, the two brought the chiefs to their knees in humility and remorse. They bowed their heads and begged for forgiveness.
Afia Pokua and Mona Gucci, who always look bubbly, looked nothing like their usual selves.
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One of the videos had Afia Pokua prostrate before the chiefs as they delivered their speeches.
Asanteman youth condemn disrespect to Otumfuo, issue stern warning
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.
Source: YEN.com.gh