GhanaStar
  • News
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Music
No Result
View All Result
GhanaStar
  • News
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Music
No Result
View All Result
GhanaStar
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Ayisi-Boateng Apologizes For Partisan Comments

November 2, 2017
in News
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Ghana’s High Commissioner to SA has apologized for the demeaning partisan comments to the effect that he will serve the interest of New Patriotic Party (NPP) members ahead of all others.

You Might Also Like

Two People Arrested in Connection with Death of X-Rated American IG Model, Tyger Booty

Ghana’s Parliament Erupts into Chaos as NDC MP whisks away Speaker’s seat

Cedi records highest depreciation against dollar in 36 weeks

Ayisi-Boateng has been on the receiving end of a massive backlash following his stands that NPP supporters should be prioritized ahead of other Ghanaians since they toiled endlessly with the party in her struggling days.

The High Commissioner said that supporters of the ruling NPP should be treated better than others since they (NPP supporters) were loyal to the party prior to their victory in the 2016 elections.

Ayisi-Boateng made the comment when he spoke at a ceremony to usher in fresh students of Kumasi Technical University into the Tertiary Students Confederacy Network (TESCON) of the NPP on Sunday, October 29, 2017 in Kumasi

No, it was not just an opinion; Ayisi-Boateng stated that if he had his way, every job opportunity that will come would go to a TESCON member before any other person.

His comments which were glaringly partisan, led to an uproar in the media with many calling for his resignation, sack or some drastic measures against him.

See Also: All About Akufo-Addo’s One Student-One Chocolate Daily Promise

The Minority Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa called on President Akufo-Addo to sack the High Commissioner over the comment which he said is shameful and undeserving of a diplomat of the country.

Ablakwa was not alone; various stakeholders called on the President to take drastic disciplinary actions against Ghana’s High Commissioner to SA.

The Minority in Parliament, as well as civil society groups such as OccupyGhana and the Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, also called for Mr Ayisi-Boateng’s resignation.

Following the massive backlash, Ghana’s High Commissioner To SA issued an unqualified apology and retracted his much-criticized comments in which he pledged to prioritize NPP members in his dealings.

Though he had initially defended his comments and refused to bow to critics calling on him to render an unqualified apology to the nation or risk losing his appointment, Mr. Ayisi-Boateng decided to give in to the numerous calls for him to retract his comments.

The apology and retraction were contained in a letter signed by the diplomat and dated November 1, 2017.

I regret the effect of my speech delivered to the young party members which have generated a public outcry. I therefore wish to retract my comments and render an unqualified apology to the presidency and all Ghanaians, part of his statement read.

Join GhanaStar.com to receive daily email alerts of breaking news in Ghana. GhanaStar.com is your source for all Ghana News. Get the latest Ghana news, breaking news, sports, politics, entertainment and more about Ghana, Africa and beyond.

Tags: Civil societycommissionerDigital Media AgenciesdiplomatExecutive DirectorghanaHigh CommissionerKumasi Technical UniversityMedia Foundation for West AfricaMinority SpokespersonNew Patriotic Party (NPP)npppresidentSamuel Okudzeto AblakwaTESCONWest Africa

Related News

Two People Arrested in Connection with Death of X-Rated American IG Model, Tyger Booty

Two People Arrested in Connection with Death of X-Rated American IG Model, Tyger Booty

by ghanastar
January 2, 2022
0

The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of two persons in connection with the death of Julie Diane Williams,...

Ghana’s Parliament Erupts into Chaos as NDC MP whisks away Speaker’s seat

Ghana’s Parliament Erupts into Chaos as NDC MP whisks away Speaker’s seat

by ghanastar
December 1, 2021
0

Ghana's Paliament on Wednesday erupted into chaos with minority and majority members shoving and pushing each other. The heated confrontation...

Cedi records highest depreciation against dollar in 36 weeks

Cedi records highest depreciation against dollar in 36 weeks

by ghanastar
December 1, 2021
0

The local currency is back into free-fall mode against its major counterpart trading currency, the US dollar, as it records...

Meet Paul Mensah – the Ghanaian-Born Engineer Who Led Pfizer Team to Develop COVID-19 Vaccine

Meet Paul Mensah – the Ghanaian-Born Engineer Who Led Pfizer Team to Develop COVID-19 Vaccine

by ghanastar
March 11, 2021
0

Ghanaian-born Paul Mensah is a chemical engineer and the vice president of the bioprocess research and development group at Pfizer...

Next Post

Valerie Sawyerr Shoots Nana Addo At Close Range! You Must See This

AFF Builds Capacity In Forest Management Towards Green Growth Path

Trending News

Emma M’eni Nwu, Emma M’atamfo Nsere Me(Kyere Me W’akwan)

August 20, 2016

Kept By The Power Of God

August 20, 2016

Ewurade, No Ne Me Edi No Yie (Adom Wura)

August 20, 2016

About

Read today's latest news headlines from Ghana and Africa. Stay up to date on local business, sports, crime, politics, arts, culture, and more.

Categories

  • Africa & World
  • African Music Lyrics Directory
  • Business
  • Business Directory
  • celebrities
  • Computing
  • Diaspora
  • Entertainment
  • Events
  • Feature
  • Featured
  • Ghana Elections 2016
  • Headlines
  • Health
  • International
  • Internet
  • Jobs
  • lifestyle
  • Music
  • News
  • Offbeat
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Profiles
  • Religion
  • Security
  • Seth Terkper
  • Smart Home
  • Social Networks
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Top Stories
  • World News

Tags

accra addo africa Association football Banks - NEC business Business_Finance chairman Donald Trump economy education Entertainment_Culture environment Geography of Africa ghana Ghanaian people government Government of Ghana Human Interest John Dramani Mahama john mahama Law_Crime mahama minister MPs elected in the Ghanaian parliamentary election Nana Addo Nana Addo Dankwa Nana Akufo-Addo National Democratic Congress National Democratic Congress (NDC) New Patriotic Party New Patriotic Party (NPP) nigeria politics Politics of Ghana president Social Issues Social Media Social Media & Networking sports United Kingdom United Nations United States Vice President War_Conflict

Recent Posts

  • Inflation in Ghana Hits All Time High of 27.6% for May 2022
  • Award Winning Artiste Mr. Eazi Features FiancéE Temi Otedola in New Single, Titled Legalize
List of Ghana Holidays for 2020
Ghana Geocoding
Ghana Cedis Exchange API
Ghana Maps Service
Toyota Cars Auto Auction History
  • African Music Lyrics Directory
  • Business Directory
  • Diaspora
  • Top Stories

All rights reserved © 2021 GhanaStar.com

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Music

All rights reserved © 2021 GhanaStar.com