Kumasi, Ashanti Region//-Chiefs of the Kumasi Traditional Council, led by the Bantamahene, Baffour Owusu Amankwatia VI, on Friday performed rituals to ostensibly banish Founder and Leader of United Progressive Party, Akwasi Addai ‘Odike’.
He has incurred the wrath of Manhyia Palace in Kumasi , the Ashanti Regional capital for his comments on the role of chiefs in illegal mining.
The businessman turned politician was guest on Kumasi-based Oyerepa Fm, where he unequivocally criticised the chiefs for failing to help end the galamsey menace.
He is also accused of inciting the youth to rise up and demonstrate against chiefs if they fail to come clear on their roles in or stance against illegal mining.
But his comments have been described as distasteful and unsubstantiated, meant to dent the image of Manhyia which is occupied by the King of Asantes, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
