Actor Oboy Siki from Kumawood has responded to recent news about a man claiming to be Agya Koo’s biological father.
The alleged father, Kwesi Bediako, had disclosed in an interview with Ghana News TV that he wanted to make amends with his son (Agya Koo), whom he hadn’t seen since birth.
“After Agya Koo’s mother and I met in Tema during work, we started a relationship and she later informed me that she was pregnant. She gave birth and named the child Kofi Adu but I wasn’t aware. I had not seen her and my child since. My name is Agya Koo, so there is no doubt that my son adopted that name. It is no coincidence. I have heard different stories about his mother’s whereabouts. Some say she is dead; others say she is still alive, I don’t know.
“As for my son, I didn’t know what he looked like until I bought one of his movies. Life is extremely hard for me. So, everybody is asking me to go and find my son and make amends because now he is a successful man. they have encouraged me to find him because he could transform my life for the better. He could help ease my present suffering as a farmer,” he established.
Although Agya Koo has not publicly commented on the issue, he has had a conversation with his friend cum colleague, Oboy Siki, regarding it.
Oboy Siki was given the platform to share his thoughts on the issue during a discussion on GHPageTV and he started with:
“Men who deny pregnancy during their youthful days are fools. Accept it. Just accept it and even wait for a while before you leave even if you want to.”
Speaking further, the actor criticized the man for claiming Agya Koo after so many years, calling it inappropriate and foolish.
Agya Koo lost and buried his parents, the 80-year-old actor said, adding that he (Oboy Siki) had known the actor since infancy.
“You waited for more than 20 years to come up with this? You waited for him to bury his father and mother. Agya is now thinking about himself, he is an orphan who is just going about his business. The man is lying. We saw Agya Koo during his childhood days here in Kumasi. We were witnesses to it. Gradually he became a young man who developed an interest in concert parties.
“I know Agya Koo is originally from Agona Wiamoase and not the town that man is mentioning. I have lived in Krofrom for about 50 years and in Tafo for 7 years. I watched Agya Koo while he was growing up. He isn’t that old; he will be around 51 or 52 years,” he stated.
Agya Koo is allegedly considering taking legal action against the individual and any further “impersonators” who may appear in the future, according to Oboy Siki, who claimed to have a lengthy talk with Agya Koo about the matter.
“When the issue happened, I informed Agya Koo and he is so pissed. Agya said if the man needs support he should come clear on that and he will be willing to support. But should he persist with the so-called paternity claims, he will be compelled to sue,” he added.
