NDC Denounces Dela Edem’s Disrespectful Remarks on Kufuor, Issues Apology

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned the recent offensive comments made by Dela Edem, a member of its National Communications Team and aide to former President John Mahama, regarding former President John Agyekum Kufuor.

The comments, which surfaced in a viral video, prompted immediate backlash, leading the party to publicly distance itself from Edem’s remarks. In a statement issued on Sunday, November 17, the NDC labeled the comments as “unsavoury and distasteful” and reaffirmed its commitment to respect for senior statesmen, regardless of political affiliations.

The party also supported Edem’s public apology to Kufuor, acknowledging his pivotal role in Ghana’s development and emphasizing that such disrespectful behavior does not reflect the NDC’s values.

The NDC reiterated its commitment to fostering a respectful political environment and urged members to uphold decorum when discussing former leaders.

Below is the full statement;

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)