The unexpected turn of events left many of the chiefs astonished and caused the King to openly shed tears of disappointment. The scuffle involved some members of the youth who had arrived at the palace to address a petition they had submitted to the council. Several eyewitnesses confirmed that the Yagbonwura did shed tears following the incident. One individual stated, "The tears shed by Yagbonwura today are a result of his disappointment in the people whom he believed he could trust. The Gonja Traditional Council serves as the highest decision-making body in the Gonja Kingdom and includes all paramount chiefs and prominent elders as members.

Source: GhanaWeb June 14, 2023 05:57 UTC