Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has spoken for the first time about his road accident, giving a full account of what initially happened on the day of his accident.
The Ga Manste on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, narrated how a policeman came to his rescue after the crash.
Speaking to the leadership of the Ghana Police Service, who visited him, the Ga Manste detailed how a Police Officer named Kennedy Frimpong managed to remove him from the damaged vehicle.
He disclosed that he told the policemen to take him to a hospital in Accra, adding that the policemen were unhappy with his decision, but they accommodated his request.
The Ga Mantse revealed that the Police drove him for over five hours to the health facility in Accra, where a team was waiting to give him treatment.
“I asked them to do whatever they could to bring me to Atimpoku, where the rescue team was waiting. They drove me for five hours from the scene of the accident to Atimpoku,” the Ga Mantse stated.
Also, the Ga Mantse revealed that upon reaching Accra, he received a call from President John Dramani Mahama and his wife, Lordina Mahama, who arranged for him to be transferred to the University of Ghana Medical Centre.
The Ga Mantse thanked the Police Service and requested the IGP to reward Kennedy Frimpong for coming to his rescue.
It will be recalled that the Ga Mantse is reported to have escaped unhurt and is in stable condition after being involved in a road accident.
According to reports, the Ga Mantse was in an early morning road accident which occurred at about 2:00 am at Pai-Katanga in the Oti Region.
The Ga Mantse was returning to Accra from Tamale after he travelled to the Northern Region on a private visit at the invitation of the Yaa Naa.
His visit is described as cordial and significant, and formed part of ongoing engagements between traditional authorities and was aimed at strengthening bonds of unity and mutual respect.
On his return journey to Accra, the Ga Mantse’s vehicle was involved in an accident. Sources close to the palace say that although the Ga Mantse was unharmed and remains in good spirits.
Unfortunately, the Ga Mantse driver sustained critical injuries and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Reports suggest personnel of the Ghana Police Service responded swiftly and timely to the accident scene when they received the call.
Also, President John Dramani Mahama paid a courtesy visit to the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC)
Reports suggest President Mahama visited the Ga Mantse on Saturday, February 21, 2026, following an accident the King had in the Oti Region.
President Mahama was accompanied by his entourage, who arrived in the evening to check on the Ga Mantse.
In the viral videos shared on social media captured Mahama and his team are seen entering the hospital to visit the Ga Mantse.
The Ga Mantse has since been discharged from the hospital after President John Mahama’s visit, and he has subsequently returned home.
Watch the video below:
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, gives a full account of what initially happened on the day of his accident and recounts how Mr. Kennedy of the Ghana Police Service was the first to offer him water upon arriving at the scene. He also commended the entire Police Service… pic.twitter.com/aWG3R6rI1M
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