A stalwart of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kwesi Ahwoi, has apologised to the flag bearer of the party, John Dramani Mahama, for some comments he made which did not go well with the rank and file of the party.
Mr. Ahwoi, who during a reception organized by the Churchstreet group of NDC faithfuls for Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, running mate of the NDC Thursday, March 21, 2024, advised the woman to condition herself for the role of president as “anything can happen.”
The comments, which many deem as a doom prophecy for the NDC presidential candidate, has been retracted by the former Interior Minister, admitting that even though he “misspoke” at the event, his intentions were not of anything evil.
“I sincerely regret the wrong impression that my comment has created. Indeed, it was not my intention, and never will it be my intention to pray that H.E. John Mahama does not serve his full four-year term when he wins the 2024 general elections.
“I concede that I misspoke on the occasion. I accept the criticisms in good faith, even though some of the criticisms arise out of a deliberate misrepresentation of my statement,” he said in a statement issued Sunday, March 24, 2024.
He added that the venerable Professor herself drew his attention to the unintended impression his comments might cause, relaying her optimism in John Mahama serving his full term of office after being elected President.
“Indeed, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang in response to my toast, pointed out the erroneous impression created by my statement and was categorical in asserting that she was certain that H.E. John Mahama will win the 2024 general elections and serve his full four-year term.
“It is unfortunate that my statement appears to have taken the shine off what was otherwise a cheerful and light-hearted occasion. I hereby render an unreserved and unqualified apology to H.E. John Dramani Mahama, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the leadership and rank and file of the great NDC,” he said in portions of his statement.
He urged members and fanatics of the umbrella family to “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.”
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