General News of Monday, 6 November 2017Source: citifmonline.comAyisi Boateng has learnt from his ‘silly’ comment – SydneySydney Casely-HayfordMember of pressure group, OccupyGhana, Sydney Casely-Hayford, has indirectly asked for forgiveness for embattled Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, George Ayisi Boateng, who has received severe bashing from Ghanaians for making some comments described as irresponsible and divisive. Although the diplomat has apologized for the comments, some Ghanaians argue that it is not enough and are asking for his dismissal. But Speaking on Citi FM’s news analysis programme, The Big Issue on Saturday, Sidney Casely-Hayford, who’s group had demanded an apology from Mr. Ayisi Boateng, said the beleaguered diplomat has learnt his lesson and must be pardoned. He also said he considers NPP members as more Ghanaians than others. His comment invoked a public uproar with some Ghanaians as well as civil society organizations calling on the president to fire him.

Source: GhanaWeb November 06, 2017 05:48 UTC