ivThe Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and his spouse have received an unreserved apology from Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin for comments he made during a news conference about the vetting procedure.
The Minority caucus accused the Majority side of covertly enabling the vetting of Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa without their knowledge during a press briefing on Friday, January 31.
Afenyo-Markin had stated in his speech that Ablakwa had “smuggled himself in” with the assistance of his Majority colleagues, even though he was not supposed to be vetted on Thursday.
Ablakwa later claimed that his wife did not take lightly his further accusation that she was also smuggled into the vetting room.
However, during Ablakwa’s vetting session, Afenyo-Markin took a moment to personally apologize for any unintended offence caused, particularly to Ablakwa’s wife.
“Let me unconditionally apologise to your wife for how my press statement came about and how she felt. I would feel bad if somebody said something about my own wife. It is fair because it is not an official matter.
“I am sorry to your wife, dear, and for how my press conference was carried. I also say sorry to you. I’ve the utmost respect for you, and I will be the last person to run you down. So, I am sorry, and I am sorry to your wife,” he stated.
