Gabriel Agambila condemns treatment of Afia Pokuaa at Manhyia Palace

Mr. Gabriel Agambila, a member of the newly inaugurated ALAGUMGUBE, has expressed strong displeasure over the treatment of Ghanaian journalist Afia Pokuaa at the Manhyia Palace. He described the incident as tormenting, humiliating, and traumatizing for the journalist, and deemed it inappropriate for the palace.

According to Mr. Agambila, the elders who addressed Afia Pokuaa could have raised their concerns without resorting to misogynistic and inappropriate remarks.

“Her apology was not accepted, yet they brought up her background and where she came from. Ironically, 40% of those who traumatized our daughter trace their lineage to the north. Yet, they remain in the palace without having their ancestry questioned.

"We in the diaspora have been fighting against this type of racial profiling, only for such an incident to occur in Ghana. How do we combat this behavior, especially from people who should know better? If the king had been present, I believe Pokuaa would not have been humiliated the way she was. He is a well-traveled monarch and would not have allowed such treatment. We are calling on human rights activists worldwide to condemn this inhumane treatment of our daughter and sister.

"We also urge parents to teach their children about their roots so that one day they are not disowned by the community in which they were raised. We condemn the father for not ensuring his daughter knew her heritage. We encourage Pokuaa to be strong and reconnect with her roots in Bolgatanga, where she will be welcomed as a true daughter of the region."