Broadcast journalist Afia Pokua has criticised remarks attributed to the Ashanti Regional Minister about Madam Akosua Manu, describing them as offensive and calling for the social media post at the centre of the controversy to be deleted.

In a public reaction, Afia Pokua said she was disappointed by the minister’s conduct and cautioned that such actions could damage his political future.

“Oh No! Ashanti Regional Minister, the way I’m invested in your success, eh? Acts like this are not only offensive but will derail your political future.”

She argued that comments of that nature contribute to the reluctance of many women to engage in politics.

“Women don’t want to be part of politics because of offensive attacks like these.”

The journalist also questioned the appropriateness of the remarks, particularly given that the minister's wife had recently given birth.

“In the same month, when your wife has a baby through the same means? Aaba?”

Afia Pokua urged the minister to remove the post, describing it as unnecessary and disrespectful.

“Please delete this post. It is utterly offensive and needless.”

She added that political competition should not justify personal attacks.

“Politics should never make us cross some lines irrespective of provocation especially on a normal political debate.”

Her comments come amid growing criticism of the alleged remarks. Earlier, the Gender Centre for Empowering Development (GenCED) condemned what it described as sexually suggestive, degrading and misogynistic attacks against Madam Akosua Manu.

The organisation said such conduct undermines women’s participation in politics and called for an end to sexist and sexually offensive rhetoric in political discourse.