The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has described comments made by a member of their Communications team, Dela Edem to former president John Agyekum Kufour as unsavoury and distasteful.
Edem speaking on Accra-based pro NDC TV, XYZ stated that former President Kufour should mind his speech. Adding that his evil deeds and sin landed him in a wheelchair.
His comments have been condemned by many Ghanaians.
In an apology statement signed by the Communications Director of the NDC, Sammy Gyamfi said the comments attributed to the elderly statesman is unfortunate.
“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 statement said.
“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).” Part of the statement read.
According to the party, they accord utmost respect to the elderly in the society and honour to the statesmen in the country.
“The NDC adds its voice to the apology that has been rendered and hopes that this retraction and apology brings closure to the matter. The NDC as a party accords utmost respect to the elderly in our society and honour to our statesmen.”
The NDC advised all communicators to avoid insults and remain focused on propagating the transformational policies of their flagbearer, former president John Dramani Mahama.
“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.” The party said.
Source: Elvisanokyenews.com
