Kumasi streets deserted earlier than expected as curfew takes effect ahead of Asantehemaa's burial

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Agbogbloshie Toilet manager 4 months ago

Day of head cuttings. Hahahahaha. If you are a man identified by Human Rights International, just attempt going to a public toilet built by Bawumia near Kejetia. Wo b3 ti borborlibobor

Day of head cuttings. Hahahahaha. If you are a man identified by Human Rights International, just attempt going to a public toilet built by Bawumia near Kejetia. Wo b3 ti borborlibobor
FRANKIE 4 months ago

Why is our freedom of movement being curtailed with careless abandon? Why are the so-called human rights activists silent? Very soon the Ga Mants3 will impose a curfew in Accra when his sister dies. Same will be replicated in ...
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Why is our freedom of movement being curtailed with careless abandon? Why are the so-called human rights activists silent? Very soon the Ga Mants3 will impose a curfew in Accra when his sister dies. Same will be replicated in other jurisdictions across the country. We'll then see if anyone will complain. Are we running a parallel government of chieftaincy and democracy? What nonsense is this!
Baba Siaka Stevens 4 months ago

@Frankie if you are a man go there and talk about your right, you sit in your shithole Russia or Sukura and bragging like Kwaku Ananse

@Frankie if you are a man go there and talk about your right, you sit in your shithole Russia or Sukura and bragging like Kwaku Ananse
FRANKIE 4 months ago

@Baba, if you're sensible you won't support chopping of heads in this 21st century. Where's your civil liberty?

@Baba, if you're sensible you won't support chopping of heads in this 21st century. Where's your civil liberty?
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! 4 months ago

The Constitution of the Republic of Ghana is weak, to be silent on this age old archaic custom of the Ashantes (murdering people in the name of tradition) to continue.

Just imagine, Trokorshie has been outlawed; the Death ...
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The Constitution of the Republic of Ghana is weak, to be silent on this age old archaic custom of the Ashantes (murdering people in the name of tradition) to continue.

Just imagine, Trokorshie has been outlawed; the Death Penalty has been revealed in Ghana but this barbaric custom of the Ashantes still exist?

See how a black faced moron (claiming to be an executioner) openly threaten the public with impunity?!

I'm not saying tradition should not be observed or respected but no one has the right to murder anyone for a dead person, no matter who that person was in their life time.

Wasn't the Asantehene at the burial of Queen Elizabeth and was that what he saw? After all, he's the one who claims he's modernising chieftaincy and drives around in a motorcade with scores of army and police escorts; didn't he learn anything else from the West to implement?

Where are our so called human right lawyers, C.S.Os, big (loud mouthed) pastors etc?

Shame to all the political heads who are unable to call the Asantehene to order because if he wasn't all nonsense (beheading, galamsey etc) stopped in the Ashanti region, he'll be obeyed.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! 4 months ago

Typo: The Death Penalty has been repealed...

Typo: The Death Penalty has been repealed...
OPEN LETTER TO THE RESIDENCY AND PARLIAMENT OF GHANA 4 months ago

Subject: End the Barbaric Practice of Human Sacrifice in the Name of Tradition

Mr. President, Hon. Members of Parliament,

It is a national disgrace that in 2025, Ghana — a country celebrated as a beacon of democracy i ...
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Subject: End the Barbaric Practice of Human Sacrifice in the Name of Tradition

Mr. President, Hon. Members of Parliament,

It is a national disgrace that in 2025, Ghana — a country celebrated as a beacon of democracy in Africa — still tolerates archaic customs that permit the taking of human life in the name of tradition.

We outlawed trokosi. We repealed the death penalty. Yet we remain silent while barbaric rituals persist in the Ashanti Kingdom, where individuals can openly declare themselves as “executioners,” threatening the public with impunity. How can this be tolerated under the rule of law?

No custom, no stool, no throne, and no dead king deserves the blood of another Ghanaian. The Constitution of Ghana guarantees the right to life. This right is non-negotiable, sacred, and untouchable — and no tradition can stand above it.

The Asantehene himself, who sat at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, should know better. Was human sacrifice practiced there? He claims to modernise chieftaincy and enjoys the privileges of state protection and motorcades — yet tolerates a custom that drags us back into the dark ages. Modernisation cannot be selective. It cannot mean luxury for the throne and barbarism for the people.

Where are Ghana’s human rights lawyers? Our Civil Society Organisations? Our pastors who shout loudest when it comes to politics and wealth, but are suddenly silent in the face of murder?

And most of all — where are our political leaders? Shame on every government that has failed to call this out. Shame on every Parliament that has allowed silence to pass for law. If the Asantehene can truely command respect, then he can command respect to end ritual killings and stop galamsey among his subjects. Your refusal to act is complicity.

Mr. President, Hon. Members, Ghana cannot walk into the future while chained to the blood-stained practices of the past. You swore an oath to protect life, liberty, and justice. That oath demands action — now.

History will not forgive silence.

End this barbaric custom. Protect the living. Honour our Constitution.

Respectfully,
A Concerned
Hunter 4 months ago

THE ASANTEHENE OTUMFUO OSEI TUTU II THE LEADER OF THE ASANTE NATION HAS DECREED AND SO SHALL IT BE!!!

THE SPIRITUAL LEADER AND PROTECTOR OF ASANTEMAN HAS SPOKEN. THE LEADER OF THE PORCUPINE WARRIORS AND THE PROTECTOR OF SI ...
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THE ASANTEHENE OTUMFUO OSEI TUTU II THE LEADER OF THE ASANTE NATION HAS DECREED AND SO SHALL IT BE!!!

THE SPIRITUAL LEADER AND PROTECTOR OF ASANTEMAN HAS SPOKEN. THE LEADER OF THE PORCUPINE WARRIORS AND THE PROTECTOR OF SIKA DWA KOFI HAS SPOKEN AND SO SHALL IT BE.

ASANATEMAN IS BLACK AND RED. WE AND PUR ALLIES STAND WITH OPEMSUO 1000 TIMES TILL THY KINGDOM COME!!!!
Hunter 4 months ago

FRANKIE YOU IDIOT. DONT COMPARE NII GA TO OTUMFUO. MONKEYS PLAY BY SIZES. OTUMFUO LEADS A NATION. NII GA LEADS PARTS OF ACCRA AND NOT EVEN THE WHOLE ACCRA OR GA AND ADANGBE. DONT CONFUSS YOURSELF YOU ILLITERATE

FRANKIE YOU IDIOT. DONT COMPARE NII GA TO OTUMFUO. MONKEYS PLAY BY SIZES. OTUMFUO LEADS A NATION. NII GA LEADS PARTS OF ACCRA AND NOT EVEN THE WHOLE ACCRA OR GA AND ADANGBE. DONT CONFUSS YOURSELF YOU ILLITERATE
Charles - London 4 months ago

The name baba siaka tells it all. A bunch of useless zongo sons of destitutes causing alarm and distress to good people of Kumasi. All their lives depends on crime and as such language they understand is violence! Stupid cunt ...
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The name baba siaka tells it all. A bunch of useless zongo sons of destitutes causing alarm and distress to good people of Kumasi. All their lives depends on crime and as such language they understand is violence! Stupid cunts!

ALMIGHTY ASHANTE 4 months ago

GOD BLESS ASANTEMAN.... GOD BLESS THE KING

GOD BLESS ASANTEMAN.... GOD BLESS THE KING
Kofi GA see 4 months ago

The curfew is in line with their tradition so i have no qualms with them respecting including strangers of that part of the country, what bothers me is when there is a similar order from the Ga king of Accra , this our ashant ...
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The curfew is in line with their tradition so i have no qualms with them respecting including strangers of that part of the country, what bothers me is when there is a similar order from the Ga king of Accra , this our ashanti brothers and sisters will refuse to respectful and to obey ....is time they adhere to respect the traditions of others .....
Kwaku Tee 4 months ago

If you don't respect your parents, how would you expect strangers to give them respect?I remember those im Adabraka, when my Ga friends see me eating Kpoikpoi they insist it's not good for me an Akan.I would have running stom ...
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If you don't respect your parents, how would you expect strangers to give them respect?I remember those im Adabraka, when my Ga friends see me eating Kpoikpoi they insist it's not good for me an Akan.I would have running stomach and it's a spiritual food.Elitists Ga ppl don't respect their tradition and Chiefs, no wonder their guests don't pay attention to them
One more 4 months ago

You see how they obey orders in Kumasi,but if they are in Accra they don't want to obey the elders of the Land.God is watching

You see how they obey orders in Kumasi,but if they are in Accra they don't want to obey the elders of the Land.God is watching
HUNTER 4 months ago

ACCRA ACCEPTED TO BE CAPITAL. NO MAN LAND. STOP TALKING NONSENSE. NO BODY TALKS ABOUT DEVELOPMENT ACCRA GETS. YOU CANT EAT YOUR CAKE AND HAVE IT

ACCRA ACCEPTED TO BE CAPITAL. NO MAN LAND. STOP TALKING NONSENSE. NO BODY TALKS ABOUT DEVELOPMENT ACCRA GETS. YOU CANT EAT YOUR CAKE AND HAVE IT
OSAFO KANTANKA 4 months ago

YES !!!! This is the power of HIS Royal Majesty , The KING of ASHANTI. I hope at the end of the Funeral Ceremony of the Royal QUEEN of ASHANTI , his Royal Majesty of Ashanti will IMPOSE immediate curfew on all GALAMSEY ...
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YES !!!! This is the power of HIS Royal Majesty , The KING of ASHANTI. I hope at the end of the Funeral Ceremony of the Royal QUEEN of ASHANTI , his Royal Majesty of Ashanti will IMPOSE immediate curfew on all GALAMSEY activities in his KINGDOM. I have No doubt He is the Only person capable of stopping the GALAMSEY menace. Let’s see.
SANTROFIE 4 months ago

CITY AUTHORITIES SHOULD TAKE ADVANGE OF THE CURFEW TO CLEAN UP THE CITY NOW THAT THE STREETS HAVE BEEN DESERTED.

CITY AUTHORITIES SHOULD TAKE ADVANGE OF THE CURFEW TO CLEAN UP THE CITY NOW THAT THE STREETS HAVE BEEN DESERTED.
SANTROFIE 4 months ago

CITY AUTHORITIES SHOULD TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CURFEW TO CLEAN UP THE CITY NOW THAT THE STREETS HAVE BEEN DESERTED.

CITY AUTHORITIES SHOULD TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CURFEW TO CLEAN UP THE CITY NOW THAT THE STREETS HAVE BEEN DESERTED.
Kk 4 months ago

This is not authority, rather the Asantis respect the dead more than the living. They call this tradition.

This is not authority, rather the Asantis respect the dead more than the living. They call this tradition.
Edi 4 months ago

look how clean kumasi streets are hahahahahahahahaha

look how clean kumasi streets are hahahahahahahahaha

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Charles - London 4 months ago

The imposition of a curfew for burial of the Queen of Ashanti, raises concerns in our modern democratic society. While honoring traditions is important, imposing restrictions on movement for ceremonial purposes undermines ind ...
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The imposition of a curfew for burial of the Queen of Ashanti, raises concerns in our modern democratic society. While honoring traditions is important, imposing restrictions on movement for ceremonial purposes undermines individual freedoms and civic rights. In an era of democracy, it is important to find a balance between cultural practices and the values of freedom, inclusivity, and respect for civil liberties. Embracing modern solutions that honor our heritage without curtailing citizens' rights would better reflect our democratic principles.
HUNTER 4 months ago

GO TO SUPREME COURT

GO TO SUPREME COURT
Obroniba 4 months ago

Primitive practice at this time. Real foolishness and gross stupidity. Uncultured and uncivilized people with no manners and dignity

Primitive practice at this time. Real foolishness and gross stupidity. Uncultured and uncivilized people with no manners and dignity
HUNTER 4 months ago

YOU ARE NO MAN. ONLY GHANAWEB YOU CAN TYPE THIS. IF YOU BELIEVE YOURSELF GO TO KEJETIA OR MANHYIA AND SAY THIS NONSENSE. AND THEY WILL CLAP FOR YOU. YOUR MOTHER!!!! ONYAE GBEMI

UNCULTURED AND UNCIVILIZED PEOPLE BUT YOU WAN ...
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YOU ARE NO MAN. ONLY GHANAWEB YOU CAN TYPE THIS. IF YOU BELIEVE YOURSELF GO TO KEJETIA OR MANHYIA AND SAY THIS NONSENSE. AND THEY WILL CLAP FOR YOU. YOUR MOTHER!!!! ONYAE GBEMI

UNCULTURED AND UNCIVILIZED PEOPLE BUT YOU WANT TO BE LIKE THEM. TELL US WHERE YOU COME FROM AND LET US COMPARE. ODWAN
Akos 4 months ago

May the kingdom of ashanti and his people be bless

May the kingdom of ashanti and his people be bless
Rikuss1 4 months ago

Yes & yes the power of the golden stool has worked before our generation and it is still working in a golden style. Who says man NO THEY! Let him come out and Otumfour will show his POWER & POWERS. The land belongs to him and ...
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Yes & yes the power of the golden stool has worked before our generation and it is still working in a golden style. Who says man NO THEY! Let him come out and Otumfour will show his POWER & POWERS. The land belongs to him and his has spoken. The so called presidency with all its got can not desparise that. This is the KING of kings speaking to his community and the people of Kumasi and the Ashanti Region. "Stay in doors " do not come out and distort the traditions of Ashantiman.
Akora 4 months ago

Nonsense

Yet they won't obey others

Nonsense

Yet they won't obey others

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