The National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, John Mahama, has received an apology from the former minister of agriculture, Kwesi Ahowi, for his regrettable remarks made during a reception for Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.
“I sincerely apologize for the erroneous impression that my remark may have given. To be clear, I never intended to pray that H.E. John Mahama would not carry out his entire four-year term should he win the general elections in 2024.
“I admit that I said the wrong thing at the time. In a statement, Mr. Ahowi said, “I accept the criticisms in good faith, even though some of the criticisms stem from a deliberate misrepresentation of my statement.”
Kwesi Ahwoi writes:
I am aware of the regrettable issue that has developed around a remark I made during a reception for Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, running mate to our distinguished flagbearer, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, last Thursday, which was hosted by the Churchstreet group of NDC faithful.
I genuinely apologize if my comment gave the incorrect impression. To be clear, I never intended to pray that H.E. John Mahama would not carry out his entire four-year term should he win the general elections in 2024.
I admit that I said the wrong thing at the time. Even though some of the complaints are the result of purposeful misrepresentations of my statement, I accept them in good faith.
In fact, in response to my toast, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang called attention to the false impression that my speech had produced and stated unequivocally that she was positive that H.E. John Mahama would emerge victorious in the general elections of 2024 and serve out his entire four-year term.
Unfortunately, it seems that my remarks have dimmed the generally happy and playful atmosphere of the event.
I now sincerely apologize to H.E. John Dramani Mahama, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the wonderful NDC’s leadership, and its membership at large.
Comrades and friends, let us put this unfortunate incident behind us and unite behind our flag-bearer, the visionary Nation Builder, to rescue our beloved country in the December 2024 elections.
