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'Those statements do not reflect my values' - Dumelo apologises to Lydia Alhassan

By Vincent Ashitey
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NDC parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo issued an apology for his remarks against the constituency’s Member of Parliament, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, acknowledging that that his comments were "inappropriate."

John Dumelo during a community engagement organised by TV3 on Wednesday, August 28, accused Lydia Seyram Alhassan, of killing her husband late husband Emmanuel Kwabena Kyeremateng Agyarko to gain power.

This statement, according to Dumelo was in response to personal attacks by supporters of the Water and Sanitation Minister, including false allegations regarding his mother’s death.

He stated, “I want to say something. I can see their supporters have been mentioning V8, V8, V8. If that is the case, then it is also fair to say that maybe Lydia is the one who killed her husband to become MP.

That is it, because if they want to go that tangent, I can also go the same tangent. If they want to go that tangent, I will go the same tangent because this time around, it is boot for boot.”

This comment sparked outrage, particularly on social media platform X, where users heavily criticised him.

In response to the backlash, Dumelo took to X to apologise and retract his statement.

 “I apologize and unreservedly retract my previous comments."

"I extend my sincere and unconditional apologies to Hon. Lydia Alhassan for my remarks during the Media General public engagement (Community Manifesto) concerning the death of her husband."

He said, those statements do not reflect his values or what he stands for.

Full statement

I apologize and unreservedly retract my previous comments.

I extend my sincere and unconditional apologies to Hon. Lydia Alhassan for my remarks during the Media General public engagement (Community Manifesto) concerning the death of her husband.

To everyone who knows me, both in my private life and political activities, it is clear that those statements do not reflect my values or what I stand for.

My comments were in response to personal attacks by supporters of the honorable minister, including false allegations regarding my mother’s death. However, I recognize that my reaction was inappropriate.

I want to assure the people of Ayawaso West Wuogon of my full commitment to the development and progress of our constituency.

I sincerely apologize and retract my statements.