Ghanaians have strongly condemned the reported violent attacks by some youths at Techiman on VIP buses allegedly escorting the Asantehene to a funeral at Nkoranza to mourn the demise of Nkoranzahemaa Nana Adutwumwaa Dudaa Kani II.
According to multiple media reports, the buses were on their way back from Nkoranza to Kumasi when the incident occurred, leaving many people, including a child injured.
The attacks have sparked numerous security concerns, with some Ghanaians calling for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the attack.
Videos circulating on social media show people in a VIP bus, believed to be part of Otumfuo’s convoy, complaining about the attacks.
“Our buses have been attacked at Techiman. Asante will strike back bigly. What you just witnessed is small,” one of the posts read.
Another 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.”
Earlier, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s traditional bodyguard, Nana Kwame Amo, popularly known as Sledge Bonnah, disclosed that the community attacked Asantehene’s entourage during their visit to Techiman in the Bono region.
In a social media post on December 2, 2024, Sledge Bonnah stated that the attack on Asanteman would be reciprocated.
He added, “This is what Techiman youth did to some of our men and buses.”
However, the Manhyia Palace has clarified that viral videos alleging attacks on the convoy of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Techiman are false.
According to information shared on social media by Asante Nation, a Manhyia-affiliated page, these rumours are not true and should be disregarded.
“Otumfuo’s convoy has not been attacked as speculated, so kindly disregard the false information circulating on some social media platforms,” the statement said.
This has caused Techiman to trend on X for Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Here are some of the tweets under the trending topic:
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
