Akufo Addo, Sarkodie, Others Condemn Donald Trump’s Description of Africa, Haiti And El Salvador As “Shithole Countries”
Well known for his recent conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron that went viral with over 30 Million views on YouTube, the President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo has described as “extremely unfortunate” how Donald Trump described the African continent, Haiti and El Salvador.
A description that has widely been condemned by many worldwide, President Akuffo Addo stated none of the places referred to is a “shithole” and that persons from these geographical locations would not accept such insults “even from a leader of a friendly country, no matter how powerful”
The language of @realDonaldTrump that the African continent, Haiti and El Salvador are “shithole countries” is extremely unfortunate. We are certainly not a “shithole country”. We will not accept such insults, even from a leader of a friendly country, no matter how powerful.
— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) January 13, 2018
Adding up to the comment by the President, Ghana’s most decorated rapper Michael Owusu Addo well known as Sarkodie stated Donald trump might not find the word “shithole” offensive since he is a real definition of the word.
#Facts Mr. President… Unfortunately he's the word and might not find it offensive ➕ https://t.co/37JDJ88HZB
— Sarkodie (@sarkodie) January 13, 2018
Many others including Boris Kodjoe have described as unfortunate the comments by Donald Trump.
American President Donald Trump has however refuted using such words although he admits his words at DACA were “tough”.
The language used by me at the DACA meeting was tough, but this was not the language used. What was really tough was the outlandish proposal made – a big setback for DACA!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 12, 2018
Never said anything derogatory about Haitians other than Haiti is, obviously, a very poor and troubled country. Never said “take them out.” Made up by Dems. I have a wonderful relationship with Haitians. Probably should record future meetings – unfortunately, no trust!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 12, 2018
