The Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued an apology to former President John Agyekum Kufuor, following derogatory comments made by one of its members, Dela Edem.
The NDC’s National Communications Bureau described Edem’s remarks as “unsavoury and distasteful.”.
This isn’t the first time Edem has targeted Kufuor; previously, he slammed the former President over his advice to the Speaker of Parliament.
Dela.Edem’s latest comments sparked widespread outrage, with many Ghanaians condemning his actions.
Popular actor Yaw Dabo even defended Kufuor, stating that Edem wasn’t fit to be the former President’s gateman.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) also denounced Edem’s insults, demanding an apology from the NDC.
In a statement signed by Sammy Gyamfi, the NDC’s National Communication Officer, the party acknowledged Edem’s retraction and apology to Mr Kufuor.
The NDC emphasized its respect for the elderly and statesmen, urging its communicators to focus on promoting the party’s policies rather than engaging in personal attacks.
Below is the full statement from NDC:
PRESS STATEMENT
The attention of the National Communications Bureau of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been drawn to some unfortunate comments attributed to one of its members, Comrade Dela Edem and directed at the person of former President and elderly statesman, H.E. John Agyekum Kufour.
The said comments are unsavoury and distasteful. It is therefore refreshing to note that our comrade in question has duly retracted his statements and rendered an unqualified apology to the elderly statesman (find attached).
The NDC adds its voice to the apology that has been rendered and hopes that this retraction and apology bring closure to the matter.
The NDC, as a party, accords utmost respect to the elderly in our society and honour to our statesmen.
The party strongly advises all communicators to remain focused on propagating the transformational policies of the visionary nation-builder, H.E. John Dramani Mahama and the NDC for a resounding victory on December 7th, 2024.
Having said this, the NDC wishes to caution the media to be on high alert for purveyors of fake news. It has become the modus operandi of some functionaries and hirelings of the New Patriotic Party to manufacture and disseminate fake news and malicious publications calculated to mislead the Ghanaian public.
As the elections are fast approaching, these unscrupulous NPP operatives have heightened their mischievous activities. Such persons some of whom are known NPP communicators and Presidential Staffers must be called out by the media and made to face the full rigours of the law.
