Palace Aides Shield Goasomanhene from Public Tears During Emotional Address

Gomoasemhene: Palace Aides Shield Traditional Leader from Public Tears in Emotional Address

In a poignant moment that unfolded during a visit by NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama as part of his Building Ghana Tour, Goasomanhene, Nana Akwasi Bosompra, was shielded from public tears by his palace aides. The traditional leader had raised concerns about the neglect of his jurisdiction’s basic development needs by the central government, specifically emphasizing the state of the region’s roads.

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Goasomanhene Nana Bosompra highlighted the critical importance of the roads for transporting cocoa, expressing frustration over the apparent neglect by the government. His emotional address, particularly when discussing the impact on the community and the challenges faced, almost brought him to tears.

However, adhering to unwritten rules for traditional leaders, which include refraining from displaying vulnerability in public, palace aides swiftly intervened. One aide removed his cloth and draped it across the face of the teary-eyed Goasomanhene, ensuring that the chief’s emotional moment remained private.

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During the visit, Goasomanhene Nana Akwasi Bosompra spoke about the challenges faced by his community and emphasized the need for urgent attention to basic development needs. The emotional reaction and subsequent intervention by palace aides underscore the cultural norms and expectations surrounding the conduct of traditional leaders in public settings.

According to these unwritten rules, chiefs are not permitted to display emotions, particularly tears, in public. This practice is rooted in the belief that such displays are interpreted as a sign of weakness.

The careful and respectful intervention by the palace aides during this emotional moment reflects the adherence to cultural traditions and the preservation of the dignified image of traditional leaders in Ghanaian society.

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Goasomanhene weeps over NPP neglect.

Goasomanhene Nana Akwasi Bosompra I has decried the underdevelopment and neglect of Goaso by the Akufo-Addo government. He was speaking during a courtesy call by the flag bearer of the NDC, John Dramani Mahama. pic.twitter.com/Y0AaOq8gMN

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