Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng known popularly as A Plus has denied ever describing the Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine as corrupt and thief.
According to him, the account on social media that made the post is a fake account which he has no control over.
“My official remarks regarding the passage of the sanitation levy remain available on my verified Facebook page. They are clear, measured, and accessible to the general public. I never used the words corrupt or thief.
I encourage all Ghanaians to refer to my Facebook page for the accurate and unedited version of events. The impersonator account deliberately distorted my position, seemingly to create confusion and inflame tensions,” he explained in a Facebook post.
He has used the opportunity to apologize to Dr Ayine for the insulting post after his press conference indicating that he could have done better in the circumstance.
“That said, I understand Dr. Ayine’s frustration, given that an impersonation account using my name and image made such offensive remarks about him. Sadly, there is little I can do about the existence or content of that account, which I do not control—though I truly wish I could.
Regarding my own response on Facebook to the Attorney General’s comments at the press conference, I admit that I authored that particular post. Upon reflection, I acknowledge that the tone and choice of words I used were inappropriate. As a Member of Parliament, a younger colleague, and a junior in the House, I sincerely apologize to Hon. Dr. Ayine, the general public, the NDC party, and Parliament, and fully retract those words. I believe I could have made my point in a more respectful and constructive manner.
I take full responsibility for my words and actions. As a gesture of remorse and respect, I have deleted the post in question—something I rarely do.”
