Ahafo Ano South East MP Renders Unqualified Apology Over Remarks to School Girl
The Member of Parliament for Ahafo Ano South East, Hon. Yakubu Mohammed, has issued an unqualified apology to the general public following comments he made to a basic school pupil during a visit to the Sagnarigu Constituency last week.
It comes after the MP came under public backlash for describing a female pupil who visited Parliament alongside schoolmates as beautiful and stating that he would marry her when she grows up.
In a statement, the MP said the remark was made in reference to the long-standing playful cultural relationship between the Mossi and Dagomba ethnic groups.
He noted that as a Mossi addressing members of the Dagomba community, the comment arose from the friendly and playful exchanges that have historically characterised the relationship between the two groups.
“However, I fully acknowledge that, irrespective of my intention or the traditional context in which the statement was made, the comment was inappropriate because it involved a child,” he stated.
Hon. Mohammed said the comment was not intended to cause harm, disrespect, embarrassment or discomfort to the pupil, her family, the school authorities, the Dagomba community or the general public.
He rendered “my unreserved and unqualified apology to the relevant authorities, the school authorities, the pupil, her parents and family, and the general public.”
“As a Member of Parliament, I recognise the responsibility attached to my words and public conduct. I remain firmly committed to protecting and respecting the dignity, welfare and rights of every child,” the MP added.
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