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Ahafo Ano South East MP apologises after ‘I will marry you’ comment to schoolgirl sparks backlash
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The Member of Parliament for Ahafo Ano South East, Yakubu Mohammed, has apologised after a comment he made to a primary school pupil triggered widespread criticism on social media.
Ahafo Ano South East MP Yakubu Mohammed has apologised after telling a primary school girl he would marry her when she grows up.
Following the public reaction, Mr Mohammed has issued an unqualified apology, admitting that his comments were inappropriate and caused discomfort to the child, her family, women, and members of the public.
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