NDC ‘begs’ Former President Kufuor for forgiveness over Dela Edem’s insults

In a recent interview on TV XYZ, the culprit, Dela Edem, was noted for hurling insults at former President Kufuor.

He accused the former president of destroying the Ghana cedi and the economy, adding that "his evil deeds have landed him in a wheelchair." The viral video has since drawn strong criticism from a wide section of Ghanaians, including the New Patriotic Party (NPP), which described the comments as "despicable, disgraceful and shameful." Former President, John Agyekum Kufuor Pulse Ghana Following the backlash, Mr Edem took to his Facebook page and issued an apology.

He wrote: "I sincerely render an unqualified apology to President Kufuor for the comments I made in reference to his 'wheelchair'.

Thank you!" Subsequently, the NDC, in a statement dated Sunday November 17, 2024 and signed by National Communications Officer Sammy Gyamfi, also rendered an unqualified apology for the comments. "The said comments are unsavoury and distasteful.