“I am Guilty”: Afia Pokua (Vim Lady) Openly Apologises to Fmr. President Akuffo-Addo, Ending in Shock

Vim Lady was open about the possibility that some of her previous criticisms of Akufo-Addo’s government were overly harsh. She apologised for remarks she now views as unfair and admitted that she had gone too far in her commentary. “I am at fault. I must state unequivocally that I truly sorry if anything I said about President Akufo-Addo was unjust or offensive. We occasionally cross lines in the midst of remark without knowing the consequences. Today, I want to correct the record,” she said.

Social media users have responded to her statement in a variety of ways. Many of the former president’s fans praised her humility and bravery in owning up to her mistakes, and they applauded the apology. Her remarks were characterised by some as an overdue acknowledgement of Akufo-Addo’s accomplishments. On the other hand, some have charged her of political opportunism, arguing that her apology was timed strategically as the country gets closer to the 2026 elections.

Political analysts contend that the incident underlines the precarious connection between political authorities and Ghana’s vocal journalists. Given her status as one of the nation’s most powerful female presenters, Vim Lady’s remarks are significant, and her abrupt shift in tone may affect how viewers perceive her future comments.

The apology has also rekindled broader discussions about media accountability. While some contend that journalists should strike a balance between fairness and criticism, others think that public admissions of mistakes, like Vim Lady’s, can boost public confidence.

It is still unclear if Akufo-Addo would react to her surprising move at all.