The Manhyia Palace has dismissed reports suggesting that Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's convoy was attacked in Techiman, calling the viral videos unfounded.Asante Nation, a page associated with Manhyia, clarified on social media that these claims are entirely untrue and should not be taken seriously.

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"Otumfuo's convoy has not been attacked as speculated, so kindly disregard the false information circulating on some social media platforms," the statement said.The traditional bodyguard of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, known as Sledge Bonnah, Nana Kwame Amo, had reported that the Asantehene’s convoy was attacked during their visit to Techiman in the Bono region.

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The visit was part of Otumfuo's journey to Techiman and Nkoranza to pay respects following the death of Nkoranzahemaa Nana Adutwumwaa Dudaa Kani II.In a December 2, 2024, social media post, Sledge Bonnah indicated that any attack on Asanteman would be met with a strong response."Our buses have been attacked at Techiman. Asante will strike back bigly. What you just witnessed is small," his post read.

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He added, "This is what Techiman youth did to some of our men and buses."One person said, "Look at what Techiman people have done to Asanteman's bus. We didn't offend anybody; we just realised the attacks on us."The viral videos also show several individuals, including a child, wounded during the assault on the supposed entourage.

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