A fresh wave of controversy has hit the Ashanti Region as New Patriotic Party (NPP) communicator Paul Yandoh takes aim at the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Amoakohene, over a festival that was held without the involvement of traditional authorities.
Yandoh voiced his frustration during a recent interview on Kessben TV, criticizing the Minister for allegedly going ahead with a festival while Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, was out of the country.
According to Yandoh, the event was conducted without notifying or seeking permission from the Manhyia Palace — a move he views as deeply disrespectful to the revered traditional leader.
This situation has stirred concerns over potential friction between the regional political leadership and the traditional rulers of the Ashanti Kingdom.
In the eyes of Yandoh, such a decision could damage the long-standing respectful relationship between the government and the Manhyia Palace, and he has vowed to take steps to report the matter formally.
In the Ashanti Region, festivals and major cultural celebrations are often held with the blessing or knowledge of the Asantehene.
Organizing such an event without his input, especially during his absence, has raised eyebrows and sparked debate across social media.
Some Ghanaians agree with Yandoh’s stance, emphasizing the need to uphold cultural protocols. Others, however, feel that the matter should have been resolved quietly behind closed doors rather than aired in public
. Regardless, the incident has generated intense public reaction and raised questions about how modern governance should interact with traditional authority.
