The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has rendered an unqualified apology to the Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and his wife over remarks made during a press conference regarding the vetting process.
During a press briefing on Friday, January 31, the Minority caucus accused the Majority side of secretly facilitating the vetting of Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Kwabena Mintah Akandoh without their knowledge.
In his remarks, Afenyo-Markin had claimed that Ablakwa was not scheduled to be vetted on Thursday but had “smuggled himself in” with the help of his Majority colleagues.
He further alleged that Ablakwa’s wife was also smuggled into the vetting room—a comment that Ablakwa later stated his wife did not take lightly.
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 have 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.