NDC Apologizes to Kufuor Over Comrade Dela Edem’s Comments

The leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has responded to comments made about former President John Agyekum Kufuor by Comrade Dela Edem, a member of the NDC communication team. In a press statement, the party apologized to the former president for the distasteful remarks made by Mr. Dela Edem.

The party described the comments directed at former President Kufuor as unsavory and distasteful. Dela Edem has since retracted his statements and offered an unqualified apology.

“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 statement read.

The National Communication Officer of the NDC, Sammy Gyamfi Esq., signed the press release and urged all party members, including the NDC communication team and the John Mahama campaign team, to focus on promoting the policies of H.E. John Dramani Mahama and the party’s transformational agenda.

He emphasized the NDC’s respect for the elderly and statesmen, reiterating the party’s commitment to such values. He also cautioned fake news outlets and individuals against publishing falsehoods on the matter.

Sammy Gyamfi further warned the media about fake news being circulated by some functionaries of the NPP. He accused the ruling party of orchestrating a deliberate misinformation campaign. He called on the media and law enforcement agencies to address and penalize individuals spreading fake news, particularly as the 2024 election approaches.

“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,” he stated.

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Below is the full statement released by the NDC: NDC Apologizes to Kufuor Over Comrade Dela Edem’s Comments

PRESS STATEMENT

For Immediate Release
17th November, 2024

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 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 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.

SIGNED.
SAMMY GYAMFI ESQ.
(NATIONAL COMMUNICATION OFFICER)