The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has publicly condemned unsavoury remarks directed at former President John Agyekum Kufour by one of its members, Dela Edem.
The party, in a statement signed by its National Communication Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, described the comments as "distasteful and unfortunate."
The NDC expressed satisfaction that Dela Edem had retracted his statements and issued an unqualified apology to the respected statesman.
"The NDC adds its voice to the apology that has been rendered and hopes that this retraction and apology bring closure to the matter," the statement read.
Reaffirming its respect for elderly statesmen, the party emphasized that it holds Ghana's leaders, past and present, in high regard. It also advised its communicators to stay focused on propagating the transformational policies of former President John Dramani Mahama and the NDC ahead of the December 2024 general elections.
The statement further urged the media to be vigilant against the spread of fake news, which it attributed to the "modus operandi" of some operatives of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The NDC accused certain NPP communicators and presidential staffers of disseminating false information to mislead the public and called for such individuals to be held accountable.
With the elections approaching, the NDC assured Ghanaians of its commitment to running an issue-based campaign while respecting the dignity of all citizens, especially senior statesmen.
The party reiterated its stance on civility and respect, urging all members and communicators to uphold these values in their public engagements.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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