I left my phones with my cousins and friends – David Osei
Ghanaian actor Prince David Osei has addressed the controversy surrounding a now-deleted post from his X (formerly Twitter) account that referred to President-Elect John Dramani Mahama as a "drunkard." The actor clarified during an interview on Daybreak Hitz with Andy Dosty on Hitz FM that he was not responsible for the offensive comment, which sparked significant backlash.
The post, which was a reply to an unsavory comment from an X user, quickly went viral, leading to widespread criticism and even death threats directed at Prince. Explaining the situation, he revealed that after the election results were announced, he and others were disappointed and surprised by the outcome. Despite his initial shock, he publicly congratulated the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and President-Elect John Dramani Mahama, urging Ghanaians to accept the results and live in peace.
“I even posted him [Mahama] and said what I had to say. Elections are over, we should all learn to live in peace,” he recounted. However, the aftermath of his congratulatory message saw him subjected to relentless online attacks. Due to the emotional toll, he distanced himself from his phones, leaving them with his cousins and friends.
Prince explained that he was unaware of the inflammatory post until he started receiving numerous calls and messages. “When I woke up, I saw reports that I had insulted the President-Elect. I checked my Twitter feed, and although I didn’t see the post, I noticed people were tagging me and sharing screenshots,” he said.
Upon confronting his cousins and friends about the matter, they admitted to responding to some of the provocative tweets but denied directly posting the comment about John Mahama. Prince believes their actions may have been out of frustration and retaliation against the attacks they were receiving on his behalf. “I think when they responded to the person, they deleted it,” he added.
Although he insists he did not write the post, Prince issued a public apology to President-Elect Mahama, acknowledging the severity of the situation and the need for accountability, given that the post originated from his account. He also expressed concern over the death threats he received and reiterated his commitment to promoting peace and unity in Ghana.
Prince concluded by urging his supporters and critics to focus on reconciliation and move past the divisive rhetoric of the elections.
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