Yakubu Mohammed, the Member of Parliament for Ahafo Ano South East, made remarks to students during a visit to Parliament House, referring to one girl as very beautiful and jokingly calling her his future wife.
A video recording of the incident has drawn widespread criticism from journalists and broadcasters, who have described his behavior as deeply troubling and inappropriate, particularly given the young age of the girl involved.
This is deeply troubling and soooo inappropriate. I’m referring to the blurred portion of the video. 🤦🏾♂️ pic.twitter.com/VDBS9ut79q
— Israel Laryea (@TheIsraelLaryea) July 31, 2026
In a statement issued on July 31, 2026, Mohammed apologized for his actions, attributing them to playful cultural traditions common among the Mossi and Dagomba groups, and expressed his commitment to protecting the dignity of children.
The incident has sparked a broader discussion about the importance of establishing and respecting boundaries, as well as the need for robust child protection measures in society.
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