It's an unfortunate remark, says He was on heat- Blakk Rasta apologizes to parliament

Radio host Blakk Rasta has apologized to Ghana’s parliament for comments he made to suggest a good number of them were wee smokers.

Taking his turn at a Privileges Committee sitting Thursday he said the comments were “very unfortunate utterances.”

“I would like to apologize for those unfortunate comments which sometimes come when you are on heat.

“If you check the interview it was on something else. This came on the spur of moment. We all know the importance of being an MP.

“Hours after the publication i was made to see it and i said who said that, and i said wow, pull it down.”

His apology came shortly after his Lawyer Thaddeus Sory said his client was remorseful, and would want to apologize.

“We have learnt our lessons and i dont think we will repeat that. Regardless of the truth, contempt is contempt. We came here to apologize.

“He should never say anything that affronts the body of parliament. We can not sit here and say it can be justified

“On behalf of my client we apologize for it.”

The controversial radio host is reported to have said that about 80 percent of Members of Parliament (MP) smoke marijuana popularly known locally as ‘wee’ and therefore, does not see the reason why its usage has not been legalized in the country.

“There are about 80% of parliamentarians who smoke weed so why do people think those who smoke marijuana go mad.”

His comments irked the parliamentarians who pushed for him to be dragged before the Privileges Committee of the House, the hearing of which took place today. The committee will now meet in camera for further decisions 

Source: Kasapafmonline.com/Ghana