SCORES OF mourners who besieged the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi yesterday were scared to the marrow following the emergence of traditional palace executioners, who were dressed in a scary manner as if they were going to war.
The public announcement warning residents to stay indoors reinforced the fear among the mourners.
The occasion was the fourth day of the burial rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II.
A burial service was held by the Anglican Church for the queen, who died at age 111.
Surprisingly, a huge number of traditional executioners flooded the forecourt of the Manhyia Palace, venue of the service.
Virtually all the executioners had their faces covered with black paint, which gave them a scary look, compelling most of the mourners to complain.
They also held some sharp-looking knives and other offensive weapons as they moved around the venue.
Some of the executioners were seen standing close to the casket which contained the queen’s body; and palace sources said they were protecting the queen, even in death.
The traditional executioners in Asante Kingdom perform certain important services to the monarchs. They are usually seen in public in tragic times such as the passing to eternity of the king or queen.
Source: Daily Guide
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This is outmoded, primitive and disgusting. It should not have a place in our modern society and must be condemned by all in no uncertain terms.
"Scores of mourners who besieged Manhyia Palace in Kumasi were scared of executioners" just to para- phrase. I hope our new crop of King(s) and Chiefs will treat this matter as serious and ensure its abolishment with the speed of lightening.
It is good this bad practice has come up for discussion. It is too bad for our tradition to be associated with executions. Let us all agree to outlaw it. Even some animals like cats do not eat the flesh of their own. "A word to the wise is in the north"
The position of executioners in the chieftaincy institution has long outlived its relevance. In this 21st century, it is too barbaric to accept this as part of our tradition or culture. The ministry of chieftaincy and indeed all traditional settings in the country should as a matter of urgency, disband or expunge this from tradition and in its place, find some developmental functions for practitioners of that aspect of our tradition. We should not be exposed to this spectacle if any chief or queen should join the ancestors anywhere in this country.What? Too bad killing, a human being to bury another human being under the practice of tradition.
m10 or whoever go there and tell them. ***barred word*** man
Oh i can even beat this guy
Can some one tell me what they execute
Very silly tradition, need to be abolished. We're in new generation what a hell is going on. Seriously disgusting tradition forbidden. God have mercy.
Execution entertainment, Rap sofour.