Lawyer Abubakari Nurideen Kotia, known in the political circles as Hajj Bitis l, has dismissed allegations that he referred to the team of Hon. Alhaji Hudu Mogtar as “Kejetia Boys,” insisting that the expression was used in an entirely different context.
In a statement responding to a press conference delivered by Hon. Tandoh, Hajj Bitis said the allegation was a misrepresentation of his comments, clarifying that the phrase “Kejetia Boys” was used to describe the NPP’s economic management team and not the team of Hon. Alhaji Hudu Mogtar.
He stressed that he takes full responsibility for his statements, regardless of whether they are well received, and remains willing to apologise whenever he acknowledges that he has erred.
“I do not shy away from statements I make, whether they are in good or bad taste. I take responsibility for my words, and whenever I realise that I have erred, I do not hesitate to render an apology,” he stated.
However, Hajj Bitis expressed disappointment that his remarks had allegedly been taken out of context and attributed to Hon. Mogtar and his team.
He questioned how his description of the NPP’s economic management team as “Kejetia Boys” had become an allegation against Hon. Mogtar and his associates.
According to him, political engagement should not be characterised by misrepresentation, deliberate distortion of facts, or actions that create unnecessary divisions among party members and colleagues.
“Politics should not be an excuse for misrepresentation, deliberate distortion, or the creation of unnecessary divisions among comrades.
We may have our differences today, but beyond politics, we still have a future together,” he said.
Hajj Bitis reaffirmed his commitment to accountability, truth and responsible political discourse, adding that he would continue to defend his statements whenever they were misrepresented while accepting responsibility whenever he was wrong.
He urged political actors to maintain mutual respect and uphold the truth, even amid disagreements and political competition.
“Let us disagree without distorting facts, and let us compete without sacrificing truth and mutual respect,” he concluded.
