Former Deputy Information Minister under the Mahama administration, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, has taken President Akufo-Addo over his gross disrespect against some traditional authorities in the country.
President Akufo-Addo has once again found himself in a controversy involving the traditional authorities of the country.
Now, the President, in a video circulating on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, has been found demanding that the Yagbonwura Bi-kunuto Jewu Soale, the Overlord of the Gonja Traditional Area, rise to greet him during a courtesy visit.
Per the video, President Akufo-Addo gave the order and stood still waiting for the Yagbonwura to get up from his throne to greet him. However, the Yagbonwura did no such thing in the presence of his subjects.
Reacting to this, Mr Kwakye Ofosu asked why the president was not able to command Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to rise during their numerous meetings.
“Why does President Akufo-Addo crave so much for Chiefs and other traditional rulers to stand when greeting him?Is he able to command his hometown Chief to do same?
“And why must he show such flagrant disrespect to other traditional rulers?” he asked.
The issue has not been taken lightly by netizens on social media who believe the president’s posture exudes arrogance.
“It is high time the arrogance stop,” a user wrote.
Less than a week ago, President Akufo-Addo received harsh criticism after a video showed the president ordering traditional authorities present at the funeral ceremony of the late Alhaji Rashid Bawa on Saturday, April 20, at Kadjebi in the Oti Region, to rise from their seats and greet him.
