Media personality Afia Pokua, commonly referred to as Vim Lady, has publicly requested forgiveness for her fellow colleague, Afia Pokua, regarding her contentious remarks about the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
In a virtual appearance on Okay FM, Vim Lady highlighted Afia Pokua’s recent visit to the Manhyia Palace as a clear sign of her remorse. She urged both the public and the chiefs at the palace to approach the situation with understanding and compassion, despite the potential harm caused by Afia Pokua’s comments.
“The argument about ethnicity has been very common in recent years. From the videos online, it’s clear that Afia Pokua is remorseful. With the tension in the country ahead of the elections, I urge everyone, including the chiefs, to calm down because there is too much tension in Ghana with the upcoming elections.
“Ethnic issues are highly controversial, and we have all been guilty of speaking against different ethnic groups. So, from the chiefs to everyone, I advise that we calm down and forgive her,” she stated in Twi.
She continued by acknowledging that ethnic tensions can be highly sensitive, noting that many people have made comments against various ethnic groups. Vim Lady urged both the chiefs and the public to embrace forgiveness in this situation.
The controversy arose when Afia Pokua, a journalist at Agoo TV, criticized the Asantehene for not speaking out during ongoing disputes involving his subjects and other ethnic groups, such as the Bonos. During her appearance on Onua FM’s ‘Bribi Gye Gye Wo’ with Mona Gucci, she expressed her concerns about Ashanti dominance over other tribes and the perceived inaction of the Asantehene.
This provoked significant backlash from the Ashanti community, with numerous individuals, including sub-chiefs and queen mothers, expressing their discontent. Following her apology to the Asantehene’s representatives at the Manhyia Palace, the chiefs asserted that an apology may not be sufficient in matters of this nature, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.