- A man identified as Mustapha has reportedly been assaulted following a viral video in which he insulted the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
- The video mocked the monarch’s directive for an early curfew during the funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
- Mustapha’s remarks sparked widespread outrage online, with many condemning his comments as disrespectful.
- A second video surfaced showing Mustapha bloodied and swollen, apologising for his earlier statements.
- Reports suggest the attack was carried out by unidentified individuals angered by his remarks.
- The incident has reignited conversations about respect for traditional authority and the consequences of online provocation.
A man known only as Mustapha has become the centre of a social media storm after a video surfaced showing him hurling insults at the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and his subordinates. The video, which quickly went viral, featured Mustapha mocking the monarch’s directive for residents to observe an early curfew during the four-day funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
His comments, including a statement that “only fools will obey and sleep early,” were widely condemned as disrespectful and inflammatory. The directive was part of a solemn cultural observance, and Mustapha’s remarks were seen by many as a direct affront to the dignity of the Ashanti Kingdom.
Shortly after the video circulated, a second clip emerged showing Mustapha with visible injuries—blood on his body and swollen eyes. In the footage, he is heard speaking off-camera, attempting to apologise for his earlier statements. Reports suggest he was attacked by unidentified individuals who were angered by his comments.
The incident has sparked renewed debate about the boundaries of free speech, especially when it intersects with traditional authority and cultural sensitivity. While some argue that violence is never a justified response, others see the attack as a reflection of deep-rooted reverence for the Asantehene and the emotional weight of the funeral period.
As the story continues to unfold, it serves as a cautionary tale about the power of words, the reach of social media, and the cultural lines that should not be crossed.
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