Allotey Jacobs says he wished he were an Ashanti because the Ashanti kingdom is blessed.
Commenting on the funeral of the Asantehemaa on Peace FM's Kokrokoo, Allotey Jacobs was marvelled by the rituals and the culture characterizing the event.
According to him, he has lots of respect for Ashantes, saying the culture is "so unique. I’ve come to respect Ashanti culture. When you look at it very well, it’s like the military setup. So unique, extraordinary; I am not surprised that Ashanti Kingdom goes as far as Cote D’Ivoire and so forth."
The Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, died at the age of 111 after reigning for 39 years.
The Planning Committee in-charge of the funeral has slated Thursday, January 19 as the day for the laying-in-state and burial.
Scrutinizing the funeral arrangements, Allotey Jacobs was mesmerized by the cultural displays at the Manhyia Palace and so wished "to be an Ashanti. That’s what I will say. When you look at the unity, you see that the Asantehene is the epitome of Asante Kingdom or the Ashantis. When the King rises, thousands rise. This kingdom is blessed.”
He also wished the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, well.
Source: Ameyaw Adu Gyamfi/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
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so whats the difference between what u are saying and what peacefm is saying allotey said, think far. kwaku what is their nature?ashantis are the most and blessed and lovely tribe and if u don't understand then go and burn the sea. nyame ahyira yen papa nti yeho annibre
please just read the history of the old ghana empire and the history of the great ashanti empire. a lot will be said about the true nature of ashantis and how they ended up in the modern day of ghana.
You have spoken the truth and shamed the devil. I made similar remarks and conclusion after watching the celebrations on AdomTV.
HE NEVER SAID HE WISHED TO BE ASHANTI. ALL HE SAID WAS IF YOU LOOK AT THE RICH CULTURE DISPLAY ETC, IT MAKES YOU WISH YOU WERE ASHANTI.