Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako has confirmed that some bigwigs of the ‘Elephant’ fraternity had to go on their knees to apologise to the King of the Ashanti Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
He explained that their gesture was as a sign a respect to the golden stool and its occupant, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
“We respect the King and under no circumstance will we disrespect him or tarnish his image. Kneeling before Asantehene is a sign of respect to him and the golden stool”, he said on NEAT FM’s morning show 'Ghana Montie'.
Reports suggest it was a tense moment at Manhyia Palace on Wednesday as NPP executives went on their knees to apologise to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
The NPP gurus’ plea for forgiveness follows an outburst by the Asantehene that there are attempts by some individuals close to government to pitch him against the Akyems.
Acting General Secretary, John Boadu and Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah, party Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, and Regional Coordinator of the National Disaster Management Organization, Kwabena Senkyire trooped to the Manyhia Palace to prevent the wrath of the revered Ashanti King on the governing party.
The entourage fell on their knees to assuage the King’s anger, praying for clemency at the open court of the Manhyia Palace.
Otumfuo’s linguist, Baffour Kantankrakyi at some point had to step in to intercede on behalf of the New Patriotic Party bigwigs who were still on their knees before the King.
Wontumi, as affectionately called in politics, however, told host; Mc-Jerry Osei Agyemang the party will investigate claims to avoid any future wrath from the King.
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@ Ashantehene is a CON CHIEF NOT A KING. YOU'VE SAID IT ALL. I WISH AND PRAY THAT PEOPLE WILL WISE UP LIKE YOU.MANY PEOPLE ARE BLINDED IN OUR COMMUNITIES HENCE THEY ARE CHEATED AND CANNOT SEE THE TRUTH IN OUR RETROGRESSIVE STATE OF AFFAIRS IN GHANA. KUMASI IS A DISGRACE. WHAT DOES THIS ASHANTEHENE DO FOR THE ASHANTIS? EXCEPT ALL THE THINGS YOU SAID.IF PEOPLE CANNOT SEE THE TRUTH LETS LEAVE THEM IN THEIR STATE OF CONVOLUTION. WHO KNOWS MAYBE ONE DAY THEY WILL SEE THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL.TIME WILL TELL.
Massa Bosiako I thought you were a SMART PERSON !!!! who can never be fulled by the the dirty antics of Kweku Dua the Ashanthene besides WHO IS THE ASHANT HENE :AFTER THE MAN IS JUST A MERE MORTAL BEING AND A KROOK !!!!; the word 'respect' is a subject word and can be used in different context ; using the word respect in this context of kow-towing or kneeling before a mere mortal the Ashantehene is a DISGRACE to these NPP BIG-WIGs ;the Ashanthene ia a political Chief and not a proper Chief and like most Chiefs in Ghana they are all affiliated to a party ; the difference is that the Ashanthene raised his exposure with the NDC with his close relatioship with the NDC and Jon Mahama ; Nana Addo is not that STOOOOOPID to get involve with Chiefs like the Ashantihene and the Akyem hene and this idea by this Ahantihene that the Akyems are creating discord with Ashantis is CHEAP POLITICS AND BOGUS !!!!because for a start the Ashantehene is not the King of the Akans as a tribe ; Ashantis are just part of the Akan clan ; it just happens that the Ashanti hene loves to display his past ancestrol kingship and wealth to full Ashantis that he is an important KING -BULL SHEEEET !!!!!besides the fact that you sit on gold does not make you a wise Chief besides there are Chiefs in Ghana who do not have the wealth or gold to display but are very WISE and do not get involved in politics ; the Ashantihene is fraudester and a GREEDY chief ; this is a chief involved in money laudering ;stilling of his ancestrl gold ornaments sells them abroad and comes to full his people that the gold was stolen ; Can Mr BOsiako tell Ashjantis what this Ashanti hene Kweku Dua is dfoing to help Ashanti man except go buy properties and chase young girls ; Massa Bosiako please get your senses right because the Ashantihene is playing politics and has no respect for Ashantis besides NEVER NEVER KNEEL BEFORE A MERE MORTAL ;KNEEL AND PRAY BEFORE THE ALMIGHTY NOT THIS ASHANTIHENE ; what would you do if you meet the ALMIGHTY or the CREATOR !!!!
u pple dey overhype things too much wai.mtchewww
Eihh. Politicians and double speak. I have listerned to Wontumi several times oh.
When people comment they should be careful, our LORD Jesus did not come to destroy the prophet but to fulfill their saying or prophesy. Your love and respect for Asantehene can change him. Should we disrespect elders because they belong to secret societies ooooo NO, should they disrespect us because we belong to CHRIST, the answer no. Pilate is not bigger or better than JESUS but JESUS told him your authority over me was giving to you from above. Scripture says whatever two or three agreed is established. Asanteman agreed that Asantehene must rule them. If you don't respect the man, you should respect the seat. Let love and respect elders for CHRIST sake and put away that pride attitude. If you cannot respect your elders that you can see, how can you respect JESUS CHRIST that you cannot see.
NONESENSE of the highest order!!!
@JGEE Should we bow to someone whose a member of a secret society '' freemason '' ?? Those days that we ought to bow before elders are long gone, that was the moses, abraham , joseph, noah etc days . todays age most are all not fit for that bow respect , normal respect is allowed certainly not to bow wtf . People will insult and call a young man names for been a member of a secret society , but will be mute on otumfuor been a member of freemason . hypocrisy and dishonesty at large everywhere . cowards cowards everywhere , u ought to stand for something or fall for any bullcrap.
GHANAIANS HAVE PRAYED AND WORKED SO HAD TO CHANGE AN EVIL GOVERNMENT FOR A GOOD ONE. IT IS THE HOPE AND AIM OF THE ENEMIES OF THE GOVERNMENT TO CAUSE DISSENSION AT THE BASE OF THE RULING PARTY. NO BODY MUST BE SWOLLEN HEADED FOR THE VICTORY CHOP TO SAVE THE NATION FROM THE DUNGEON. I WISH THAT ALL WELL MEANING POLITICIANS AND TRADITIONAL LEADERS SHOULD WORK IN A MANNER THAT WOULD GIVE PEACE TO ENCOURAGE THE GOVERNMENT IN ITS EFFORT TO REVITALIZE THE ECONOMY AND THE WELL BEING OF THE PEOPLE IN THE NATION. SOME MATTERS MUST BE HANDLED WITHIN CLOSED DOORS. OUR ELDERS MUST KNOW THAT IT IS NOT EXPECTED TO WASH DIRTY LINENS IN PUBLIC. AS LONG AS WE REMAIN HUMAN THERE WOULD BE SOME DIFFERENCES IN ACTION AND WORDS. THEY MIGHT BE MISUNDERSTANDING OF ISSUES. SOME MISCHIEVOUS PERSONS MAY ALSO CONSTRUE SOME WELL INTENDED ACTIONS. IT IS THE ABILITY TO HANDLE SUCH MATTERS IN MOST APPROPRIATE WAY THAT MAKE US DIFFERENT FROM OTHERS AND BE CONSIDERED MORE CULTURED.
Please me also add this Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ, not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man, knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a bondservant or is free. Masters, do the same to them, and stop your threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him (Ephesians 6:5-9).
bowing to plea does not mean worshiping please, is indeed a sign of respect. The fact that you know JESUS or the word of God does not mean you should disrespect elders. There should be order and God want all humanity to leave in peace. Let read this (1 Peter 2:13-14,17) Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good…. Honor the emperor. Today Christians don't respect, they are vicious and arrogantttt.