Ghanaian politician Isaac Adongo, who ridiculed Harry Maguire for his form last season, apologised to the Manchester United and England defender. Check it out!
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With Harry Maguire finding his way back into Erik ten Hag's plans at Manchester United this season, some of the player's critics are appreciating his turnaround.
Last year, Ghanaian member of parliament Isaac Adongo compared his country's Vice-President's economic policies to Harry Maguire, whose performances at the time faced heavy criticism.
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Let's take a closer look at what MP Adongo had to say and Harry Maguire's response...
Ghana MP Apologises To Maguire
In a full circle internet moment, Harry Maguire has received a public apology from the Ghanaian politician who mocked his form in a widely shared parliamentary address.
Ghanaian MP Isaac Adongo compared Vice-President Mahamadu Bawumia's economic policies to Maguire's performance on the pitch last season.
The viral speech saw Adongo comparing Vice-President Bawumia to Maguire, describing the Englishman as "the biggest threat at the centre of the Manchester United defence."
MP Adongo's speech in his Ghana's national assembly included him saying that his country's Vice-President Bawumia, enjoyed scoring political own goals, similar to the Manchester United defender.
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"If you remember, last year I was very quick to compare [Vice-President] Mahamudu Bawumia to Harry Maguire,' he said, as he references Maguire again in addressing his Vice-President.
"Mr Speaker, I now apologise Harry Maguire. Mr Chairman, you got very angry when I used your defender as an example. Today, Maguire has turned the corner, he's a transformational footballer.
"Harry Maguire is now scoring goals for Manchester United. Mr. Speaker, Harry Maguire is now a key player for Manchester United, as for our Maguire, he is currently navigating the corridors of the IMF with a cup in hand.
"As for our Maguire, the economic Maguire, he was able to get pensioners to leave their homes and come and parade in the streets," added MP Adongo.
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"Today, Maguire has turned the corner and is a transformational footballer"
— ?? #JoySports (@JoySportsGH) November 22, 2023
Ghanaian MP Isaac Adongo, who ridiculed Harry Maguire months ago for scoring own goals, has apologized to the Manchester United defender.#JoySports pic.twitter.com/WciD3D3SEL
Maguire responded to a clip shared on Twitter/X of Adongo's apology by writing:
"MP Issac Adongo apology accepted . See you at Old Trafford soon."
MP Issac Adongo apology accepted . See you at Old Trafford soon ????
— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) November 22, 2023
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