The Manhyia Palace has denied allegations that it played any role in the recent release of media personality Paul Adom-Otchere from the custody of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).
The response follows widespread media speculation suggesting that the palace intervened to facilitate Adom-Otchere's release after his brief detention over a controversial revenue assurance contract awarded during his tenure as Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL).
Speaking in an interview on Opemsuo Radio, which is a Manhyia-affiliated station, a senior palace official, referred to only as "Prof," clarified the official stance of the Asantehene's palace.
He asserted that unless a message or endorsement is issued directly by the Chief of Staff, one of the Otumfuo's secretaries, or the Chief Linguist, it should not be considered the official position of Manhyia. "As you know, Manhyia has a process for handling such matters.
