Ghanaian actor, Prince David Osei has responded to a post from his X account (now deleted) that described President-Elect John Dramani Mahama as a “drunkard.”
The post was a reply to an X user who had written an unsavory comment about the actor.
Prince who has since the incident apologized to the President-Elect, stated that he was not the one who posted the insulting comment about the incoming President.
“After the election, we were all pained and sort of depressed because we were surprised at the outcome but all the same I came out to congratulate the NDC and the President-Elect. I even posted him and I said what I had to say elections are over we should all learn to live in peace. Then I started getting a lot of attacks on Twitter.”
Prince David Osei
He said due to the pain from the disappointment he did not carry his phones with him.
“So I even left the phone. I wasn’t by my phone. Normally when they start bullying and doing all that stuff I just leave the phones to my cousins or some of my friends.”
Prince David Osei
The actor disclosed that he was surprised when he woke up to see reports that he had insulted the President-Elect. “I went on my Twitter feed to check where that was coming from,” he said.
According to him, he noticed there was nothing like that but he saw people tagging him in something written by him on his page, stating emphatically that he did not write such a statement on his page.
“I started asking my cousins and friends then they said oh people were annoying them so they were replying to them. Then I asked if anybody tagged them in any of those tweets, then they said no. But I could see people sharing it on Facebook from Prince David Osei’s Twitter feed.
“Because it was coming from my page, I came out to apologize and said I was sorry because people were calling my phone consistently with death threats.”
Prince David Osei
He maintained that his cousins and friends have denied making the comment that described John Mahama as a “drunkard” but he believes they may have made those posts out of provocation from the X users who were attacking him. “I think when they responded to the person, and they deleted it,” he noted.
Prince Apologizes for Bad Remarks During Campaign Season
The actor and supporter of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Prince David Osei, expressed sincere apologies to any member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) who might have taken offense at his remarks during the campaign season.
In a polite gesture, Prince David Osei posted on Facebook, acknowledging the NDC’s victory in the 2024 elections and stating that both parties were focused on winning the elections during the campaign season.
He urged supporters of both parties to bury any resentment and live in unity and peace.
“I deeply apologize if my words during the campaign offended anyone from NDC. We were all focused on winning but now let’s move forward and live in peace. God bless Ghana.”
Prince David Osei
Many people have applauded his action, viewing it as a positive start toward healing and reconciliation following the tension that came with the election period.
Prince David Osei, however, revealed on Facebook prior to his apologies that he was receiving threats from some NDC members.
He said he was going to protect himself since his life had been threatened.
“To some NDC supporters and followers, is this the meaning of Democracy? Even after winning an election, resorting to violence, insults, intimidation, and bullying. I shudder to think of what would have happened if you had lost.
“Now that I know you are after my life, I will be prepared. God is my source and protector. Be cautious when you come for me. Not everyone is willing to enter into a battle. I am not afraid, just taken aback. @ghpoliceservice.”
Prince David Osei
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