Journalist at Agoo TV Okwahuman Afia Pokua, has has been significantly criticized over her remarks about Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, which many have perceived as disrespectful.

Addressing the conflict between Otumfuo and the Dormaahene, Afia Pokua criticized the Asantehene for allegedly remaining silent while his subjects engage in disputes and show disrespect to other tribes, including the Bonos.

During her appearance on Onua FM’s ‘Bribi Gye Gye wo’ with Mona Gucci, she voiced her frustration, accusing Ashantis of considering themselves superior to other tribes.

Afia Pokua called for the Ashantis to adopt a more humble attitude and urged the Asantehene to take action on these matters.

She remarked, “Ashantis are behaving as though other tribes in Ghana are not human. This has been evident since we were young. Is the Asantehene saying he hasn’t heard what’s happening? If he can’t hear, he surely has people who do.”

Madam Pokua also took issue with the Asantehene for his promptness in punishing individuals, including prominent politicians, yet not addressing the disrespect directed at other tribes.

She noted that while the Asantehene had previously acted against figures such as Odike and Chairman Wontumi for their disrespect, he has remained silent on these wider concerns.

Furthermore, she expressed concerns about Otumfuo's swift resolution of conflicts between political parties like the NDC and NPP, contrasting this with his lack of action on his ongoing dispute with the Dormaahene.

Afia Pokua questioned, “If it were an NDC-NPP conflict, he would have intervened, but on this matter, he has been silent.”

She continued, “When a chief dies, their funeral is held within a week. The same would apply to Otumfuo’s funeral; it wouldn’t differ at all, it won’t last 40 days but just a week.”

Her remarks have sparked a strong backlash from Ashantis on social media, including prominent personalities such as Kwaku Manu and Afia Schwarzenegger, who have criticized her intensely.

They have targeted Afia Pokua and also criticized TV host Mona Gucci for permitting such disparaging comments about their king to be broadcast.