A photo of the Tamale Teaching Hospital
A man and his wife have publicly apologised to two senior doctors at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) for publishing defamatory statements about them on social media, following recent tensions involving health professionals and political figures.
The couple, led by Charles Dakurah, offered an unreserved apology for false allegations they made under pseudonyms on social media.
The apology letter from the couple was released after the couple were issued a 48-hour ultimatum by legal counsel of the doctors, Dr Edward Addo Dankwa Esq, of Oseawuo Chambers at Tema, to retract the statements and apologise or face their wrath in court for defamation.
“Upon sober reflection, I realise that the comments I made were ill-informed, misguided, and deeply hurtful.
“I acknowledge that my actions have caused unwarranted pain and reputational damage,” Dakurah wrote in the apology letter.
The defamatory comments made using social media pseudonyms, “Adepa Afia Chepere” and “Queen Afia Enr,” falsely accused the doctors of unethical behaviour, extortion, and corruption.
In the retraction, Dakurah admitted the allegations were entirely baseless and unjust, and extended his apologies on behalf of himself and his wife, Clementina.
“I unconditionally withdraw and retract all the allegations I made… I understand that those statements were false, defamatory and unfair to professionals who dedicate their lives to saving others including my dear wife and daughter,” he added.
The apology comes in the wake of heightened public scrutiny of TTH following a separate incident involving Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, and doctors at the hospital — a situation that drew national attention and triggered a flurry of social media commentaries.
Dakurah acknowledged the impact of his actions and promised to act more responsibly moving forward.
“I assure you that I have taken valuable lessons from this unfortunate episode and I commit to being more responsible and discerning with my words and actions,” he added.
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