Andy Opoku, popularly known as ‘Seven,’ a bodyguard to New Force Leader Nana Kwame Bediako (Cheddar), has publicly apologised to Yaw Akuoku after physically assaulting him during the funeral of the late Paramount Chief of Mampong on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in the Ashanti Region, dailyguidenetwork.com reports.
Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Sunday, Opoku admitted that his actions were a result of his inability to control his anger at the time.
He extended his apology to the victim, all Ghanaians, and the leadership of the movement, expressing regret for his behaviour.
“I sincerely apologise to the victim, to my boss and the leadership of the movement and everyone. I am undergoing an anger management course now and hope to come out and put up an excellent behaviour in dealing with people,” he said.
Meanwhile, Yaw Akuoku, the victim, on his part, explained that he had attempted to access the late Mamponghene’s palace along with others attending the funeral when he was unexpectedly struck by a member of Nana Kwame Bediako’s security detail, without any provocation.
While expressing gratitude, Akuoku commended the leadership of the New Force, particularly Nana Kwame Bediako, for swiftly intervening and ensuring he received medical treatment.
He stated that he has genuinely forgiven the security officer and acknowledged that the New Force Movement’s presidential candidate personally apologised to him and facilitated his medical care in Accra.
Additionally, Hubert Baidoo, Lead Economist for the New Force Movement, emphasised that although the group has issued a public apology, they have also initiated an internal investigation to prevent any recurrence of such incidents in the future.
He said, “We deeply regret the incident and cannot overlook, though we are conducting investigations to take action on that. We have asked him to enroll in anger management course, and it is not something we take lightly at all. We are very sorry.”
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