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Despite efforts from a faction of elders supporting her, the Otumfuo’s representative remained firm in the decision to turn her away, forbidding her from ever returning to the palace.
Her remarks, made during Mona Gucci’s show Bribi Gye Gye Wo on Onua FM, also expressed frustration over what she described as Ashanti superiority over other tribes and the Asantehene’s inaction.
If you think you’ve grown wings, don’t aim them at Kumasi.
The palace discussions were moderated by the Otumfuo's Okyeame (Linguist), with both parties addressing the issue before Pokua’s final apology was rejected.
He stressed that some offences require the individual to bear the consequences of their actions, and Pokua’s situation was one such case.
Dressed in all black, Pokua knelt before the Otumfuo’s representative throughout much of the proceedings.
Her comments sparked widespread outrage among the Ashantis, with sub-chiefs, queen mothers, and Ashanti youth publicly denouncing her words..
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