NDC Comms Officer, Daniel Nortey apologizes for ‘what’s wrong with rape’ comment

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Officer for Amasaman, Daniel Nortey, has apologized for his controversial comments on rape. Mr Nortey, who has been serving as the constituency's communications officer for 12 years, admitted that his remarks were "senseless" and acknowledged that they had disappointed many people.

His apology came after an interview in which he questioned why rape was being treated as abnormal and suggested that there was nothing wrong with a fellow party member allegedly raping children. The comments drew widespread criticism, leading to calls for his arrest and removal from his leadership role. In response, Mr Nortey expressed regret over his choice of words and appealed for forgiveness from his constituency, Ghanaians, and women.

He emphasized that he did not intend to support the rape issue and that he has family members who are women. Mr Nortey attributed the remarks to the heat of the moment but acknowledged that his statement was "senseless." He reiterated his plea for forgiveness, stating that he understands he has disappointed people and is sorry for his actions.