Private Legal Practitioner, Maurice Ampaw, has chosen not to attend the invitation extended by the Kumasi Traditional Council following allegations of making derogatory remarks against the Asantehene.

After being given a one-week ultimatum, alongside the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership, to present Chairman Wontumi, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, before the council at the Manhyia Palace, Mr. Ampaw explained his decision in a recent response on Kasapa Radio. He clarified that he would not honor the invitation due to what he perceives as a verbal attack on his integrity.

While initially intending to attend the invitation out of respect for Manhyia, Mr. Ampaw expressed feeling insulted by certain traditional leaders. This has led him to believe that his case had been prejudged without giving him the opportunity to present his side.

"I’ve been insulted, and these assaults have been published all over social media, and my enemies are using it against me.

"I’ve been insulted on numerous media platforms. Nobody listened to my side of the story. So why do you expect me to be at Manhyia on Monday?" he questioned.

"You’ve already judged the case," he added.

The attorney's choice not to respond to the summons occurs against a backdrop of escalating tensions related to the alleged derogatory remarks against the Asantehene.

Despite the Kumasi Traditional Council issuing a one-week ultimatum for Ampaw and the NPP leadership to present Chairman Wontumi, the attorney's refusal to participate introduces a new element into the developing situation.

As the controversy persists, it is uncertain how the Kumasi Traditional Council will react to Ampaw's decision and whether additional measures will be implemented to address the perceived insults against the Asantehene.