NPP Women's Caucus Backs Lydia Alhassan To Sue John Dumelo For Defamation

• The NPP Women's Caucus in Parliament is backing the MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon to sue John Dumelo for defamation
• This follows his mentioning of false allegations that Lydia Alhassan murdered her husband to be made MP of the constituency
• According to the caucus, suing Dumelo for defamation will show the women in politics that they should not be intimidated

Amid the John Dumelo controversy, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Women's Caucus of Parliament is backing Lydia Seyram Alhassan should she sue the actor.

During an interview on TV3, Dumelo referenced claims that the Ayawaso West Wuogon MP allegedly murdered her husband to become a parliamentarian.

Although the New Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon has apologised, the NPP Women's Caucus believe a message must be sent.

Reacting to his remark, Patricia Appiagyei, chairperson of the Majority Women's Caucus and the MP for Asokwa, condemned John Dumelo’s statements as 'malicious, baseless and an affront to all women in leadership positions'.

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Per Metro TV, she said his words were a vicious attack on Lydia Alhassan and said they would fully support an attempt to seek legal redress against John Dumelo.

Appiagyei added that the NDC candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon must be compelled to provide evidence to back his malicious allegations in a court of competent jurisdiction.

The NPP Women's Caucus believes ensuring John Dumelo faces the full rigours of the law would send a strong message that women in politics will not be bullied or intimidated by false and disparaging allegations.

Per Ghanaweb, Appiagyei said they would not sit idly while baseless accusations tarnished Lydia Alhassan's reputation and urged women in politics to unite and support one another in the face of such adversity.

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Widows Association condemns Dumelo’s statement

Meanwhile, per CitiNews, the Widows Association of Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency also issued a statement condemning John Dumelo’s comment.

On Thursday, August 29, 2024, the group expressed great disappointment in the actor's remarks about Lydia Alhassan concerning her husband's passing.

The group described his statement as an affront to the dignity of widows in the country and the significant emotional and societal challenges they face due to their losses.

Women's rights advocate condemns Dumelo's utterances

The president of the New Ghana Social Justice Forum, Yahaya Alhassan, has unequivocally condemned John Dumelo's statement.

In an interview with YEN.com.gh, he stated that the statement was very harsh and should have never been said.

“I think what he did was very unfortunate. I think to describe her as a bloody widow is an insult to all widows, which the New Ghana advocating for women protection, women dignity, we’re condemning the abhorrent statement.

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“It has no place in our politics, it has no place in our society,” he said.

Dumelo apologises for hurtful comment

YEN.com.gh also reported that John Dumelo has apologised to the incumbent MP for the area, Lydia Alhassan, after reiterating false claims that she killed her husband.

After the death of Emmanuel Kwabena Kyeremanteng Agyarko in 2018, Alhassan replaced her spouse and faced harsh allegations that his death had been planned.

Proofread by Bruce Douglas, senior copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh