Otumfuo Shows Compassion as He Humorously Clears Man’s GH¢500 Fine

• Otumfuo Osei Tutu II rescued a young man when he was brought to the Manhyia Palace after committing a minor offense
• The man was required to pay an amount of money, but Otumfuo realising he couldn't pay, humourously dismissed the fine
• Netizens who saw the video were touched and expressed their views in the comments section of the post

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, showcased his compassionate nature again when he humorously pardoned a man whom he strongly believed could not settle a GH¢500 fine.

The incident, which occurred at the Manhyia Palace, unfolded when the man, whose identity remains undisclosed, was brought before the Asantehene for a minor offense that required him to pay the stated amount as a penalty.

However, upon realising that the individual could not afford the fine, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II lightheartedly dismissed the payment, evoking laughter from those present.

A video of the incident shows the Asantehene at a gathering with his subchiefs, with the man in question receiving a caution from the royal prosecutor.

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After issuing the caution, the prosecutor asked the young man to pay the fine. Upon hearing the man’s hesitant response, Otumfuo, in his characteristic jovial manner, remarked that he should be forgiven, igniting laughter and applause from the gathering.

Watch the video below:

Netizens react to Otumfuo's gesture

Netizens who saw the video expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. Many were touched by the Asantehene's gesture.

@_Roofman2131gh wrote:

"We tend to give Otumfour sticks a lot but the truth is Nana is a great king,one that is in touch with his people,one that has love and compassion for them and one that knows how to deal with matters that come before him."

@askghmedia wrote:

"Otumfuor is a very great KING!"

@posiogh wrote:

"Piawwwwwwww."

@kawulagh wrote:

"Hilarious 😆, great ."

@boahenekwadwo wrote:

"KING🤩."

@Citizen_KhaLiFa wrote:

"Put everything aside for a second.. I just love how Asantes love, respect and hold their king in high esteem. Look at his subjects behind him, some of them are lawyers and big time contractors etc. it’s just beautiful."

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@stayfocusgh wrote:

"Giving back small percentage of their Gold."

@AlexJr4190 wrote:

"So why do they add the gospel songs😂."

@Christi47809275 wrote:

"Demonstration of King in- touch with his people, Nana wo nkwa so, mo ne kasa."

@asanteniberma wrote:

"Funny thing is that those sitting around him and serving him are big men in the country."

@OforiCyrus41273 wrote:

"Ampa nso onya."

@DekuKormla wrote:

"Yeah. Some peanuts for the cameras."

@CSullo2675 wrote:

"Chale this just make me feel Asantehene swears. Long Life."

@ustazzzzzz wrote:

"Haha by look of things wanya lol."

@rocbuoy_dejit wrote:

"He says he won’t get meaning he won’t let him pay, not when he looks at him he won’t get."

Otumfuo gets Honorary Doctorate

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has been honoured by one of Ghana's prestigious universities.

The University of Cape Coast conferred on Otumfuo an honorary doctorate for his efforts in promoting harmony, unity and national development.

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Netizens who saw the post were delighted and took to the comment section to express their views, with many congratulating the Asantehene.

Source: YEN.com.gh