Drama as Nigerian King in Ghana Reportedly Blocked from Greeting Ghanaian King During Ceremony
- A self-acclaimed Nigerian king in Ghana attempted to shake hands with a Ghanaian king during a royal event
- What happened next got people talking as he was stopped by a royal official while trying to shake the Ghanaian king
- As the video went viral, netizens shared their observations about the embarrassing scene captured in the clip
The self-acclaimed Igbo king in Ghana, Eze Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, was blocked from greeting the King of the Ashanti people, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, also known as the Asantehene.
Eze Ihenetu had attended the burial of the queen mother of Ashanti, Asantehemaa, which was being presided over by the Ashanti king.
Source: TikTok
A video showed the Igbo king and his entourage arriving in grand style for the event.
Watch the video below:
In another video, Eze Ihenetu faced an embarrassing situation when he tried to greet the Ashanti king.
The Igbo king tried to shake the Ashanti king but was blocked by the king’s linguist from doing so.
As reported by Yen.com.gh, Otumfuo’s linguist, who was directing affairs, stopped the Igbo King from shaking the Asante monarch’s hand as other people had done.
Watch the video below:
Controversy surrounding the Igbo King in Ghana
Within the past few months, the Igbo King has stirred controversy in Ghana over alleged plans to establish a kingdom in the country.
The Igbo King, however, denied allegations that he was planning to establish a kingdom in Ghana.
Despite repeated denials, he has been accused of attempting to violate Ghana’s sovereignty with his plans, Yen.gh reported.
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Reactions trail viral video of Igbo King in Ghana
@Chibuikem Tendency said:
was he supposed to hug him or sit to talk with him? the most important thing is that the igbo king has paid his condolences and I don't think he needed to do other things. a big man is a big man. can your own king get recognised in Nigeria? cry cry Ghana
@smiley said:
I am not getting it...if you don't want him there why did you allow him through the gates of the palace???
@Daddy Boat || Photographer said:
We were all here in Ghana when a chief who wasnt even recognized beyond his town gained popularity , grace and validation just because Otumfour invited him to dinner and made him walk beside him because he used to do some event organizing at Manhyia when he stayed in Kumasi before becoming a chief. Now his people have grown horns. No more free validation at Manhyia. #Boundaries
@Nes~sa said:
Aww come on guys this is not nice especially in a period like this… funerals are used to promote peace and not this
@ellen_elinam said:
were you there to hear what they were saying?.. just a simple question?. whether you like it or not, he has entered the palace. period!
In related stories, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian artist was allegedly beaten to death in Ghana, while a Ghanaian court sentenced three Nigerians to 96 years in prison.
Protest in Ghana over presence of Nigerians
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that protests had erupted in Ghana, accusing Nigerians of crimes like ritual killings, with demonstrators demanding their expulsion.
Protesters claim Nigerian traders, especially of Igbo origin, dominate markets and violate Ghanaian laws restricting foreign retail activity.
Source: Legit.ng
