The Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Jinapor, has denied allegations that he referred to Dr. Zanetor Rawlings as the “daughter of a murderer” during a parliamentary session.
Addressing the media, Mr. Jinapor dismissed the claims, insisting that such language is not characteristic of him.
“I do not speak in that manner; the words attributed to me are not mine,” he stated firmly.
He emphasized that anyone familiar with his public and political life would know he does not engage in such discourse.
“The words being falsely attributed to me are not words I will ever use,” he reiterated.
According to Mr. Jinapor, he only became aware of the allegation after a video of the incident began trending the next morning.
“I didn’t even know such words had been uttered. When the video was brought to my attention, I found it totally false. It cannot be correct,” he said.
Clarifying his approach to Parliamentary debates, he stated that he does not engage in exchanges across the aisle but speaks only when recognized by the Speaker.
Mr. Jinapor also reaffirmed his deep respect for former President Jerry John Rawlings, recounting his past engagements with the late leader and his family.
He recalled visiting Rawlings multiple times and seconding a tribute to him in Parliament after his passing.
“When his children established a foundation for tree planting, I was the guest of honor. It is on record what I said about him,” he added.
He reiterated his respect for the Rawlings family and insisted that he would never make such a statement about Dr. Zanetor Rawlings.
“It would not even cross my mind,” he said.
The alleged remark was heard while Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin was speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, February 4.
A voice was captured saying, “Doctor of a murderer, sit down,” seemingly directed at Dr. Zanetor Rawlings.
The Minority Leader, appearing visibly shocked, paused his speech and turned around in apparent disapproval.
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