Ayisi-Boateng had said that the problems of members of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) will be his priority before any other Ghanaian.
Many Ghanaians including the Minority in parliament have condemned his comments, with some even asking the president, Nana Akufo-Addo to relieve him of his post.
Mr Ayisi-Boateng had earlier defended his words. But on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, he said in a statement: “I have, upon sober reflection, decided to retract the comments I made during my interaction with some Members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region over the weekend.
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“I have realised that my statement is unfortunate and at variance with the letter and spirit of the Ghanaian constitution and the dignified office of High Commissioner that I occupy.”
Below is the full statement:
RETRACTION OF PARTISAN COMMENTS AND SUBMISSION OF UNQUALIFIED APOLOGY TO THE GHANAIAN POPULACEI have, upon sober reflection, decided to retract the comments I made during my interaction with some Members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region over the weekend.I have realised that my statement is unfortunate and at variance with the letter and spirit of the Ghanaian constitution and the dignified office of High Commissioner that I occupy.I am aware that as the representative of Ghana to South Africa, I have a responsibility to protect the interest of all Ghanaians within my jurisdiction and to grant them equal access to opportunities that are presented, irrespective of their political affiliation.I regret the effect of my speech delivered to the young party members which has generated public outcry.I, therefore, wish to retract my comments and render an unqualified apology to the Presidency and all Ghanaians.SignedGeorge Ayisi-BoatengWednesday 1 November, 2017
