The feedback weren’t properly obtained by the standard ruler.
The top of the Ashanti kingdom – Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II – occupies a strong place in society and it’s thought of massively disrespectful to overtly insult or criticise him.
His official title is the “Asantehene” – however he’s additionally known as “Nyame Kessie” which suggests better god, and as such he’s handled with most respect.
Royal historian Osei Bonsu Sarfo Kantanka, who works for the Asantehene, instructed the BBC that anyone desirous to criticise the chief should observe particular steps.
“You undergo the queen mom – she is the one one that can rebuke him. Should you don’t undergo the queen mom and then you definitely do it your self, then you definitely’re in hassle,” he stated.
Mr Osei additionally criticised Ms Pokua for saying that Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II, who’s in his 70s, was laborious of listening to.
“Should you use this phrase on even an atypical individual, he won’t take it as criticism.”
In search of to apologise for her feedback, Ms Pokua on Monday went to Manhye Palace in Kumasi the place the Asantehene lives.
Wearing black and accompanied by elders, she kneeled on the bottom and begged for forgiveness, as did Ms Gucci. The entire spectacle was filmed for TV.
However Ms Pokua’s apologies have been rejected by representatives of the Ashanti conventional ruler and he or she was requested to depart the palace.
“Take your cursed self and your troubles with you. No matter comes your manner sooner or later, cope with it by yourself. Don’t ever return right here,” the Asantehene instructed her, in line with native media.
That was regardless of her already apologising on social media and stay tv.
In keeping with the royal historian, it boils down to a different failure to observe etiquette.
To ensure that her apology to be accepted, stated Mr Osei, the journalist ought to have appealed to the Agona conventional authority and brought alongside together with her, her mother and father and the homeowners of the TV station that broadcast the essential remarks.
If the apology have been accepted, the Agona chief would then convey the message to the Asantehene after which set a date to take her to Manhye Palace for an additional apology.
However, if she follows these steps now, it will not be too late.