Popular Ghanaian Reggae musician Blakk Rasta today apologised to Ghana’s parliament for his comments made to suggest about 80% of them smoke marijuana during his interview on Hitz Fm's Entertainment show.Blakk Rasta who appeared before the committee with his lawyer showed rumours for his action and apologised to Parliament through the Privileges Committee of the Honorable House.
The "Barack Obama" hitmaker in his words said “I would like to apologize for those unfortunate comments which sometimes come at the spur of the moment. This happens 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. It’s an unfortunate remark".
Blakk Rasta continued by saying his attention was drawn to the publication on the website and immediately asked for it to be pulled down.
“My attention was drawn to the publication hours after the interview. l was made to see it and l said who said that, and l said wow!!, please pull it down”, he narrated.
The "Serwaa Akoto" remix maker's Lawyer Thaddeus Sory first said his client was remorseful and apologised to the House.
“We have learnt our lessons and l don't 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. Even if marijuana takes you to heaven,if the Honorable House says it is contempt, it is contempt".
“On behalf of my client we apologize for it.”
Blakk Rasta's comments which made him receive invitation from the Privileges Committee of Parliament was aired during the sitting.
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’.
His comments irked the parliamentarians who pushed for him to be called before the Privileges Committee of the House, the hearing of which took place today.
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