The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dr Dickson Adomako Kissi, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding North Tongu MP 's comments about private jet usage, urging Ablakwa to admit he misspoke and apologise rather than resign.
This comes amidst demands for Ablakwa's resignation following the return of Vice President from a medical trip aboard a private jet, contrary to Ablakwa's previous heavy criticism of the erstwhile Akufo-Addo government, which he accused of engaging in profligacy by using private jets. "I am not calling for his resignation; I just think that he should come and open up to Ghanaians and say that when I was talking, I was talking out of youthful exuberance, and I didn't know that there would be exogenous circumstances that would require my vice president or a high official within the ranks of the Mahama administration to ever have to fly a private jet," Dr.
Adomako Kissi stated in an interview on Citi TV.
According to him, while his position on the subject runs contrary to the broader demand of the NPP, it is imperative for Ablakwa, who is now the Minister of Foreign Affairs, to admit he goofed and apologise. "Listen, even my own party may not be happy with me saying that I am not calling for his resignation, but I am calling for him to come out and tell Ghanaians that he is sorry or respectfully tell that you know what, 'Addo D, I am taking a humble pie, and I am sorry for lambasting you for flying on a private jet when it was necessary.'" The controversy stems from Ablakwa's past vocal opposition to the use of private jets by government officials, particularly during the Akufo-Addo administration.
