I Apologize and Unreservedly Retract My Bloody Widow Comments John Dumelo Apologies to Lydia Alhassan

The Parliamentary candidate for the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dumelo, has officially apologised to his main contender, Madam Lydia Alhassan for the unsavory remarks he made about her during the Media General Public engagement (Community Manifesto).

Posting on his official X page, John Setor Dumelo acknowledged that he goofed, hence his apology.

He wrote, “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."

Read Full Apology below

Public Apology

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.

John Setor Dumelo 

(NDC Parliamentary Candidate, AWWKobina Darlington/