According to Akuoko, he was attempting to get closer to Nana Kwame Bediako when he was attacked
Yaw Akuoko, the man seen in a viral video being assaulted by the bodyguard of The New Force’s 2024 presidential candidate, Nana Kwame Bediako, has reacted to the incident for the first time.
Akuoko, who described himself as a supporter of the movement, said the incident occurred while it was raining during a funeral in Asante Mampong in the Ashanti Region.
According to him, he was attempting to get closer to Nana Kwame Bediako when he was unexpectedly attacked by the bodyguard, identified as Andy Acheampong, popularly known as “Seven.”
“It was raining and Nana was passing by, on his way, to see the queen. We were rushing to go with him and the security man turned and hit me twice,” Akuoko recounted.
He revealed that after the incident went viral, the New Force leader personally reached out to him and arranged for his medical treatment.
“The video started trending, and Nana called me to arrange for me to come to Accra. When I arrived, they assigned a doctor to check on me. Now I’m okay and I have forgiven my brother because he himself has admitted his fault,” he added.
The bodyguard involved in the incident has since been suspended by the New Force Movement and enrolled in an anger management programme as the party launches an internal investigation.
The incident occurred during the funeral rites of the late Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, the Mamponghene and Krontihene of Asanteman, which took place from June 6 to June 9, 2025.
Cheddar’s bodyguard, Andy Opoku has issued an unqualified apology to Mr. Akuoko after an altercation at the funeral of the late Mamponghene. Seven allegedly struck Mr. Akuoko in the chest over a suspected security breach. #NewForce #Cheddar #GhanaNews #channel247news pic.twitter.com/DjGb3dfpyK
— Channel247TV (@Channel247News) June 8, 2025
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