During the proceedings at the Manyhia Palace, an agitated youth sneaked into the palace and nearly assaulted Afia Pokua.
While the angry crowd was kept outside, one youth managed to enter, yanking off Afia Pokua’s scarf and striking her from behind.
Fortunately, the timely intervention of the Chiefs and elders prevented further harm.
They expelled the young man from the meeting and instructed him to stay away.
Later, as Afia Pokua and her delegation left for their vehicle when the meeting was over, another young man confronted her again but was told to back off.
Due to the escalating tension, the elders invited the youth’s leader to ensure Afia Pokua’s safe exit, and police accompanied her to the vehicle.
Afia Pokua’s apology rejected
After hours of pleading at Manhyia Palace, Afia Pokua was asked to leave and never set foot there again.
Not even the faction of elders who advocated for her could persuade the Otumfuo’s representative to accept her apology.
One elder pleaded on Afia Pokua’s behalf, th
at she (Pokua), had been on her knees since her arrival and had brought an apology that should be considered.
However, the Otumfuo’s representative remained resolute, stating that in the palace, an apology isn’t always sufficient in such matters.
He emphasised that there are times when offenders are left to face their consequences, and Afia Pokua’s situation was one of those.
Source: Ghana Web