Serwaa Amihere: Kofi Kapito’s comment about my butt is ‘sexual harassment’
Television personality, Serwaa Amihere has chided the CEO of the Consumer Rights Protection Agency for his comment about her backside.
According to her, Kofi Kapito’s comment about her butt at the 2019 RTP Awards is a perfect example of “sexual harassment”.
Mr Kapito while on stage to present the award for TV Female Newscaster of the year paused to remark about Serwaa Amihere’s butt.
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He said, “Serwaa Amihere… look at your butt, nice,” before he requested the organisers to play the nominees while Serwaa looked on speechless.
I had so much respect for Mr. Kofi Kapito. This is a classic case of sexual harassment. I’m appalled by his utterances. This was needless and completely disrespectful! pic.twitter.com/8w6atnw9SS
— Serwaa Amihere (@Serwaa_Amihere) October 13, 2019
“I had so much respect for Mr Kofi Kapito. This is a classic case of sexual harassment. I’m appalled by his utterances. This was needless and completely disrespectful!” a clearly disappointed television personality reacted on Twitter.
Mr Kapito since making the remark has incurred the wrath of some social users.
Adom FM’s News Editor Afia Pokuaa and TV anchor Nana Aba Anamoah have all wadded into the issue.
Nana Aba Anamoah, reacting to the comment said, “Unacceptable from Kofi Kapito!” while with Afia Pokuaa inquired if Serwaa Amihere has filed a complaint.
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“Has a complaint been filed? This is so wrong. So wrong,” Afia Pokua said.
She further added that “Kofi Capito, this is so unacceptable. I think you owe Serwaa and all the women in the building that night an apology. This is not cool. Not cool.”
JoyNews Editor Araba Koomson reacting to the comment said “It's such a shame!!” while Anny Osabutey said, “This is not so cool, Kofi.”
I had so much respect for Mr. Kofi Kapito. This is a classic case of sexual harassment. I’m appalled by his utterances. This was needless and completely disrespectful! pic.twitter.com/8w6atnw9SS
— Serwaa Amihere (@Serwaa_Amihere) October 13, 2019Advertisement