Legal practitioner Maurice Ampaw has opened up about his controversial confrontation with the Manhyia Palace, the revered seat of the Ashanti Kingdom.
Recall that in January 2024, Maurice Ampaw was summoned by the Manhyia Palace over some comments he made comparing himself to the Asantehene.
Despite his refusal to honor the summons, Maurice Ampaw later offered an apology for his comments.
In the latest episode of the Delay Show aired on July 6, 2024, Maurice Ampaw, known for his outspoken nature, defended his actions, stating that he intended to protect Chairman Wontumi from political attacks that sought to tarnish his reputation and undermine his chairmanship.
Despite the claims that he had made derogatory comments, Maurice Ampaw denied any disrespect towards the Palace.
He explained that he took on the battle for Wontumi, who had been alienated from the Palace, and in doing so, intentionally made some comments to become the center of attention and shield Wontumi from further scrutiny.
“Wontumi was a lone ranger… I told him I would fight his battle for him. I told him he was an Ashanti, but I am both Akyem and Akuapem. The worst they can do is ban me. So I did my research. I decided to throw a bomb. After the things I said, Wontumi’s problem became small, and the focus moved to me,” he said.
He justified his decision not to appear before the Palace by stating that he was not a ‘pushover’.
“I decided to apologize because I was rude. People expected me to be summoned by the Palace. I had done my homework. It would have been of no help if I had gone there. I am a lawyer, not a pushover. I have evidence of what I said if they ask for it, and it would cause problems. So I didn’t go,” he explained.
Maurice Ampaw confirmed that he has since been forgiven by the Palace, closing a chapter on what had been a significant issue.
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