Appiah Stadium Offers Clarity On Tense Exchange With Despite, Ghanaians Urge Him To Apologise

Appiah Stadium Offers Clarity On Tense Exchange With Despite, Ghanaians Urge Him To Apologise

  • Appiah Stadium sparked reactions after his conversation with Osei Kwame Despite at Alhaji Asoma Abu Banda's funeral
  • In a new video, the political commentator explained that it was just a playful moment, adding that he meant no disrespect
  • Social media users who reacted to the video of what transpired at the funeral shared their opinions on Appiah's comments

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Controversial political commentator Frank Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as Appiah Stadium has spoken about his viral video circulating on social media regarding his conversation with business mogul Dr Osei Kwame Despite.

In that video, Appiah Stadium, who met Despite at the funeral service of the late business magnate Alhaji Asoma Abu Banda, was heard making an insulting remark toward the business mogul.

He reportedly said 'Gyae wo nsem hunu', which translates to 'stop misbehaving'.

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Appiah Stadium denies disrespecting Dr Osei Kwame Despite as he explains their angry conversation. Image: @Plus1TV/YouTube, @tinababy/TIkTok
Source: TikTok

The video, which went viral, sparked huge reactions with many chiding the John Mahama fanatic for being disrespectful.

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Setting the record straight, Appiah Stadium took exception to the criticism against him, saying his interaction with Despite had been misconstrued.

He insisted that under no circumstances would he disrespect the wealthy man, adding that he and Despite were having a playful moment and that their utterances had been taken out of context.

"It was a playful moment. It was an interaction between a rich man and a poor man. We were playing. He was playing with me so how can you write that I was insulting Dr Osei Kwame Despite. Am I mad? I recently spoke against those who disrespect the elderly, so why would I do that now?"

Appiah Stadium speaks about conversation with Despite

Detailing what transpired, Appiah Stadium explained that he was informing Despite about a video he did praising him.

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Appiah Stadium converses with Osei Kwame Despite at Asoma Banda's funeral. Photo credit: @GHbrain/TikTok
Source: TikTok

Appiah Stadium expressed unhappiness at bloggers attempting to create disaffection for him, adding that he would take drastic action if something of that sort happened again.

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At the time of writing the report, the video had raked in over 2,000 likes and 100 comments.

The TikTok video with Appiah Stadium's explanation is below:

Appiah Stadium and Despite's encounter stirs reactions

Social media users who took to the video's comments section shared varied opinions on the issue.

Nana Qwadjo Abrantie stated:

"Masa u insulted him even the look on his face said it."

prettydeladeladem stated:

"We love you but please some of the things are becoming too much. You love d president we know but can we work on the boundaries? We should take the boundaries into consideration especially at public."

3KsConsult stated:

"Minister for Ahohyehy3 you said it wai. That pocket is closed. Just apologize masa."

Ransford stated:

"Father don't mind them, They are jealous of you. The Creator of the universe be with you."

Appiah Stadium chases President Mahama's car

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Appiah Stadium ignored security protocols at the late Alhaji Banda's funeral service.

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This comes after the social commentator chased President John Mahama's car as the latter arrived at the sombre event.

The video of Appiah Stadium chasing President Mahama's car garnered mixed reactions from Ghanaians on social media.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Philip Boateng Kessie (Head of Human Interest Desk) Philip Boateng Kessie started writing for YEN.com.gh in 2022 and is the Head of the Human Interest desk. He has over six years of experience in journalism and graduated from the University of Cape Coast in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Philip previously served as a reporter for Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) and as a content writer for Scooper News. He has a certificate in Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: philip.kessie@yen.com.gh.