Renowned Ghanaian actor Kwaku Manu has asserted that no one in Ghana has the authority to address the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in a specific manner.
He emphasized that neither the current nor former Presidents, nor the Parliament of Ghana, possess this power, given the significant role the King plays in the nation.
Expanding on the Asantehene’s supremacy, Kwaku Manu noted that even the Supreme Court lacks the jurisdiction to intervene in matters concerning the Asantehene.
“Our president, Akufo-Addo, and former President John Mahama cannot address the Asantehene, they do not even have the power to address any issue concerning the Asantehene. Even Parliament can’t address Otumfuo. I hardly do tribalism but I want to explain for some people to understand.” He said.
The Kumawood actor’s remarks came in response to comments made by Accra-based broadcast journalist Afia Pokua, who attempted to belittle the King amid ongoing disputes involving his subjects and other tribes, including the Bonos.
During a segment on Onua FM’s ‘Bribi Gye Gye wo,’ hosted by Mona Gucci, Pokua voiced her frustration over what she perceives as the Ashantis asserting dominance over other tribes and the Asantehene’s inaction on the matter.
Her comments have sparked significant outrage among the Ashanti community, with many criticizing the journalist for what they consider derogatory remarks.
While sharing some history of the Asante Kingdom, Kweku Manu said; “The white never ruled the Asantes. Asantes fought for their independence before Dr Kwame Nkrumah fought for independence for the whole country. We didn’t have a country called Ghana, we only had Gold Coast but during those times, there was a whole kingdom called “Asanteman”