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In a stunning turn of events, the Manhyia Palace has rebuffed the public apology offered by media personalities Afia Pokua and Mona Gucci for their criticisms of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.<\/p>\n
Instead, the Palace demands that Media General, Onua TV\u2019s parent company, appear in person to apologise.<\/p>\n
Background<\/p>\n
Afia Pokua\u2019s comments on Onua TV\u2019s \u201cBiribi Gyegye Wo\u201d show sparked widespread outrage, with many Ghanaians condemning her for disrespecting the Asantehene.<\/p>\n
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After her unguarded utterances, Afia Pokua matched some influential people to the palace to apologise but they were not accepted.<\/p>\n
Kumawood Actor Kwaku Manu even stated that Otumfuo is above the law, beyond the reach of the President or Supreme Court.<\/p>\n
Mona Gucci, the show\u2019s host, faced criticism for allowing the contentious discussion.<\/p>\n
The Rejected Apology<\/p>\n
Afia Pokua and Mona Gucci apologized on their knees at Manhyia, but the Palace deemed their apology insufficient, citing concerns over Media General\u2019s editorial policies.<\/p>\n
The Palace seeks assurances that Media General will take concrete steps to prevent similar incidents.<\/p>\n
This development has sparked debate about media responsibility, cultural sensitivity, and free speech limits.<\/p>\n
Onua TV previously faced criticism and was fined by the National Communications Authority (NCA) in 2022 for breaching broadcasting regulations.<\/p>\n
-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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