Mr Sulemana, who appeared before the Commission on Friday, 8 March 2019, apologised for his conduct. He explained to the Commission that he hit Mr George because the legislator hurled tribalistic invective at him. Mr Sulemana told the Commission that he did not know Mr George was an MP at the time of the incident. After he was made aware by the Commission that Mr George is an MP, Mr Sulemana said Mr George’s behaviour during the by-election did not portray him as such. “In this connection, the Commission notes the reaction of the said Sulemana Mohammed in responding to an alleged insult with a slap was unprofessional and must be condemned.

Source: GhanaWeb April 12, 2019 16:30 UTC