Actor John Dumelo who has been heavily criticized for posting the picture of a university graduate hawking on the streets, has finally apologized.
On Saturday May 18, 2017, John Dumelo posted on his Instagram page a photo of the KNUST graduate, Godfred Obeng Boateng selling bread on the street and wrote: “Just saw a KNUST grad hawking in traffic…What went wrong?”
Some Ghanaians, however, descended heavily on Dumelo over the post. After immense pressure, John deleted the post without apologizing.
However, it seems John has finally decided to apologize for his post. The actor in a post on Instagram, has acknowledged his goof and apologized to Boateng, who he spoke to on the phone.
He wrote:
I just had an extremely gracious fone conversation with Kweku Vito aka Godfred the hawker and apologized to him for misjudging his inspiring and humble actions by selling on streets with his employees. I must say however, that this is not at all like me especially as I have been promoting start ups and young entrepreneurs. As a matter of fact, since January , Ive have 10 graduate students undergoing start up programs under the John dumelo Foundation. I was totally out of order on this one and I sincerely apologize to everyone especially the hard working hawkers who endure the sun just to make ends meet. I will soon join him on the streets to experience this selfless act for myself. Very inspiring.
The gentleman John posted his picture happens to be a graduate of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science of Technology (KNUST) and he is currently Chief Executive Officer of bakery company, A1 Bread.
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Dagatiwaa!!!!!
i am pleading with those who comment on this story to exercise patient for to err is human. After all John has apologized and we have to for give him. we should not hide behind politics and go overboard even though i don't support his party (NDC) one thing we must know is that we are all Ghanaian and we all can not belong to one part which is not the best for democracy. So should learn how to treat our fellow human being it should not matter one's political affiliation. He did not understand what he was doing and therefore has apologies. once again let us learn to for give others. Thanks to those who will read and learn
I suppose we should let sleeping dogs lie.The man has realised his mistake and apologised.That is what gentlemen do.
What a way to apologise. And you had to make it all about yourself and what you're doing? What an ***barred word*** of a man
HOW CAN SOMEONE STEAL FROM THE STATE AND STILL BE MAKING FUN OF PEOPLE.GLORIA AKUFFO DO YOU LIKE THE GENTLEMAN OR WHAT?I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY HE HASN'T BEEN TAKEN TO COURT.
Can someone in the NPP government tell the nation why this guy is not in jail and still walking around free after stealing a state vehicle.
Infact you are such a ***barred word*** Dumelo. if you have Dumelo foundation and so out. You are a disgrace to the youth