Stop Giving Special Treatment to Ga Mantse: NPP Tells US and UK Embassies in Angry Letter

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has made a strong demand to the embassies of the United States and the United Kingdom, asking them to stop extending special diplomatic courtesies to the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II. A recent graphic shared by Ghana Today shows the NPP explicitly writing to these foreign missions with the message: “Don’t extend Diplomatic Curtsy’s to Ga Mantse.” This move highlights a growing political friction regarding how traditional leaders are treated by international representatives in Ghana.

The call to end these diplomatic gestures is rooted in claims that the Ga Mantse has been unfairly favored. The NPP’s letter suggests that the traditional ruler should not be given the same high-level respect and protocol usually reserved for top government officials or recognized national leaders during official embassy events. The party argues that this kind of special treatment is inappropriate and needs to stop immediately.

This political pushback caught the attention of social media commentator BraKwame Tema-West, who shared the news with a fiery reaction. Expressing his frustration with the NPP’s letter, he asked, “Who are you people to write this…!?” He reminded the ruling party of the controversies and issues Ghanaians witnessed during their time in government. His comment, “Nanxis,” a local slang term often used to express shock or disapproval, showed his disdain for what he views as misplaced priorities by the NPP.

BraKwame Tema-West didn’t stop there; he concluded his post with a warning, stating, “Let the vawulence continue,” accompanied by a fire emoji. This phrase indicates that he expects this back-and-forth to escalate into a heated political fight. His reaction reflects the broader sentiments of many Ghanaians who are tired of the constant political clashes and are questioning why the NPP is focusing on the treatment of a traditional ruler rather than addressing the pressing issues facing the country.

This latest development adds another layer to the complex relationship between political parties and traditional authorities in Ghana. While the NPP insists that the Ga Mantse is receiving undue diplomatic favor, critics argue that the party is simply trying to create unnecessary tension. As the debate rages on social media, all eyes will be on the US and UK embassies to see if they will alter their diplomatic practices in response to the NPP’s demands.