Harry Maguire gets public apology from Ghanaian MP who mocked him in parliament

A Ghanaian MP has apologised to Harry Maguire after using his name to discredit a political rival last year.

MP Isaac Adongo was debating the economic budget when he took aim at Ghana vice president Mahamudu Bawumia by saying that he loved to score political own goals, much like the Manchester United star.

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Those comments came during a disastrous 2022/23 campaign for the experienced defender, however this season has been markedly different for Maguire, who has featured regularly for both club and country

It's that change in fortunes which led Adongo to reference Maguire once again, this time apologising to the footballing superstar while taking another potshot at his political rival.

Speaking in parliament, Adongo said: "If you remember last year I was very quick to compare [vice-president] Mahamudu Bawumia to Harry Maguire.

"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 now roaming at the high heavens 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."

Upon his speech, the Man United star took to social media to graciously accept the apology.

He wrote: "MP Issac Adongo apology accepted. See you at Old Trafford soon," with a shaking hands and smiling emoji.