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Abdul Malik Kweku Baako has vowed not to kneel before the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, even though he hasgreat respect for the revered monarch. Describing him as a wise ruler, the seasoned journalist stated that he will never go to the extent of going on his knees before him, stressing it’s his personal choice. Speaking to host Kwami Sefa Kayi, the Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide, was emphatic that Ghana’s constitution doesn’t recognize the mornach system and that his decision not to kneel down before the Asanteheneis”not to show disrespect to the King” but it’s just a”matter of choice”which is his idiosyncratic right. He however stressed he has no qualms if another person will pay homage to the King by kneeling because he personally reveres him (Asantehene) and so the part where he will not go on his knees is to exercise his human right as enshrined in the constitution.”This country is a Republic. Those who chose to pacify the Asantehene Otumfuo by kneeling down; t...

President Akufo-Addo has condemned US President, Donald Trump for recent derogatory remarks he reportedly made against African countries, saying Ghana will “not accept such insults, even from a leader of a friendly country.” Trump’s alleged description of some nations on the continent as ‘shithole countries’ has not sat well with many, including a number of world leaders who have called on Mr. Trump to retract his comments and issue an apology. President Trump has since rejected the claims against him in a series of tweets but White House communicators have however failed to categorically deny that he made those comments. Describing the comments as “extremely unfortunate” , President Nana Addo categorically stated that Ghana is “certainly not a racist country.” The post Ghana won’t accept insults from Trump’ – Nana Addo appeared first on Star Media Ghana .