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Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Hon. Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, has disassociated himself from a social media post accusing the Attorney General of corruption, clarifying that the statement originated from a fake Twitter (X) account impersonating him.
In an official statement, A-Plus explained that a misleading post making the rounds online alleging the Attorney General was a thief and corrupt was not authored by him but rather by a fraudulent account bearing his name, image, and even a verification badge. He emphasized that the said account is not under his control and has been deliberately used to spread falsehoods.
“Although the account bears my name, photograph, and even a verification badge, it is not under my control,” he clarified. “Verification on X can now be purchased, making impersonation easier.” A-Plus stressed that his official statements, including his views on the recently passed sanitation levy, are available only on his verified Facebook page and do not contain any defamatory language. He urged the public to rely on that page for authentic information.
The controversy escalated after the Attorney General addressed the media and reportedly referred to the content of the fake account. A-Plus responded with a Facebook post, which sparked further debate. In his statement, the MP admitted to authoring the Facebook post but acknowledged that its tone was inappropriate. “Upon reflection, I acknowledge that the tone and choice of words I used were inappropriate. I sincerely apologize to Hon. Dr. Ayine and to the general public,” he said, referring to a senior colleague he addressed in the post.
The statement also confirmed that he has since deleted the post as a show of remorse. On another front, A-Plus dismissed claims linking him to a National Service Secretariat (NSS) scandal. He stated he has never received payments from or had dealings with the NSS and only got involved when someone approached him for help clearing his name through media channels.
Reaffirming his commitment to fairness and support for justice, A-Plus cited past examples where he stood by individuals facing public accusations, regardless of their political affiliations. He maintained that offering people a platform to be heard is not the same as shielding wrongdoing. The MP concluded with a call for accountability, responsible communication, and unity in the fight against corruption. “Transparency and accountability must be our shared responsibility as public servants,” he stated.
