New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman, Freddie Blay, has apologized to the King of the Asogli State, Agbogbomefia Togbe Afede XIV after making disparaging remarks about him (Togbe Afede).
Prior to the NPP’s 2018 National Delegates conference, the NPP chairman attacked the Asogli King , accusing him of making 'palm comments' during his submissions on the controversial purchase of 275 buses.
“Let me say that the frequency of corruption at elections is worrying; because that sequence itself suggests the lack of trust and lack of transparency…. And I think that we all have to work hard to minimize the frequency of perceptions of corruption and corruption. Nananom [Chiefs] should lead the fight and should talk for transparency. Some time ago, it was one party building a multi-million dollar headquarters, we all sat down and did not complain. And recently, an aspiring chairman of a party buying several 275 vehicles. These are matters that should attract Nananom’s attention. And I’m very happy that at least the latest one has attracted the attention of the special prosecutor. Unfortunately, the canker has spread so deeply,” Togbe Afede said during triggering the abrasive response from Mr Blay.
However, in a statement, Mr Blay said the comments were unfortunate.
“I write on my behalf as National Chairman of the NPP to apologize to Togbe Afede XIV Agbogbomefia of Asogli State and President of the National House of Chiefs for referring to his comments on my 275 buses for the constituencies as ‘a palm wine tapper business comment.
“I Freddie Blay upon careful thought realize it’s an insult to the Asogli State and the people of the State. I also know its bad manners to insult a Chief or an Elder in public since anyone who is born from home in Ghana must know this. I should have addressed the issue to allay Togbe’s fears.I once again apologize for my comments,” Blay said in a statement.
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