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One elder pleaded on Afia Pokua’s behalf, stating that she had been“on her knees since her arrival and had brought an apology that should be considered.” However, the Otumfuo’s representative remained resolute, stating that in the palace,“an apology isn’t always sufficient in such matters.” He emphasised that there are times when offenders are left to face the consequences, and Afia Pokua’s situation was one of those.
On Onua FM’s ‘Bribi Gye Gye wo,’ hosted by Mona Gucci, Pokua expressed frustration with what she sees as Ashantis asserting superiority over other tribes and the Asantehene’s refusal to act on it.
Due to the escalating tension, the elders invited the youth’s leader to ensure Afia Pokua’s safe exit, and police escorted her to the vehicle.
Not even the faction of elders who advocated for her could persuade the Otumfuo’srepresentative to accept her apology.
Moderated by the Otumfuo’s Okyeame (Linguist), both parties addressed the issues, and the offenders presented their third apology to the delegation..
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