Ahafo Ano South East MP Renders “Unqualified Apology” Over Comment to Basic School Pupil

Member of Parliament for Ahafo Ano South East, *Hon. Yakubu Mohammed*, has issued an unqualified apology to the general public over a comment he made to a basic school pupil during a visit to Parliament House last week.

In a statement dated *31/07/2026*, Hon. Mohammed said his attention was drawn to a video circulating on social media concerning an interaction with pupils of *The Citasel School* in the Sagnarigu Constituency.

During the interaction, he described one of the basic school pupils as beautiful and stated that *“I would marry her when she grows up.”*

The MP explained that the comment was made in the context of the *long-standing playful cultural relationship between the Mossi and Dagomba ethnic groups*.

*“As a Mossi addressing members of the Dagomba community, my statement arose from the friendly and playful exchanges that have historically characterised the relationship between our two groups,”* he stated.

However, Hon. Mohammed acknowledged that regardless of the intention or cultural context, the comment was inappropriate because it involved a child.

*“I fully acknowledge that... the comment was inappropriate because it involved a child,”* he said. *“I sincerely regret my choice of words and render my unreserved and unqualified apology to the relevant authorities, the school authorities, the pupil, her parents and family, and the general public.”*

He added that as a Member of Parliament, he recognizes the responsibility attached to his words and public conduct, and remains committed to *“protecting and respecting the dignity, welfare and rights of every child.”*

He concluded by once again offering his *“sincere and unqualified apology.”*