Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah, a prominent member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) communication team, has publicly clarified his controversial statement about self-immolation should John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) win the 2024 presidential election.

With Mahama’s decisive victory now a reality, Gyewu-Appiah’s earlier statement has resurfaced, igniting debates across both social and mainstream media.

In an interview on Neat FM, Gyewu-Appiah expressed regret for his impulsive remarks, which were made during a period of heightened political tension.

“I deeply regret my comment,” he stated, acknowledging that his remark about self-harm was He explained that, at the time, he had complete confidence in his party’s efforts, particularly in the comprehensive campaign strategies and the compelling message presented by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

Reflecting on the events leading up to his infamous declaration, Gyewu-Appiah recalled being challenged during a political television program.

The host, a well-known pundit, predicted that Dr. Bawumia would suffer a significant defeat, asserting that he would receive less than 20% of the valid votes. This prediction infuriated Gyewu-Appiah, who felt compelled to respond vigorously in defense of his party and its candidate.

“The comments I heard about Bawumia’s chances were hurtful,” Gyewu-Appiah admitted. “In my frustration, I made a rash and extreme statement, but it was a political remark, not something I intended to be taken seriously.”

With Mahama’s victory now firmly established, Gyewu-Appiah has taken this opportunity to clarify the intent behind his comments. He emphasized that the remark was part of the political rhetoric aimed at rallying the NPP’s base to take action and actively engage in the voting process.

“It was about motivating our supporters, getting them out to vote, and showing them we believed in our candidate’s chances,” he explained.

Acknowledging the seriousness of his statements, Gyewu-Appiah issued a public apology to the Ghanaian people, emphasizing that although political rhetoric can be passionate, it must always be measured and responsible.

“I was caught up in the moment, and I apologize to the public for the extreme nature of my words. I never meant for them to be taken as anything but a call to action in the heat of the political battle.”

Source:NKONKONSA.com