Mpraeso legislator Davis Ansah Opoku has strongly dismissed claims that Members of Parliament (MPs) recruit individuals for jobs or demand payment through social media.

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Addressing Parliament, he cautioned Ghanaians against falling prey to fraudulent schemes where scammers impersonate MPs to extort money under the guise of offering employment opportunities.

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"Mr Speaker, I have encountered multiple cases where fake social media accounts were created in my name, promising people jobs in exchange for money. Let me be clear—Members of Parliament do not recruit through social media, nor do we demand payment for employment opportunities," he stated.

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He emphasized that MPs have no authority to facilitate employment placements through unofficial channels and urged the public to verify job offers only through legitimate government agencies.

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Opoku's remarks were made during discussions on cyber fraud in Ghana, initiated by Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings and Kennedy Osei Nyarko. Other MPs, including Samuel Nartey George, the Minister for Communication, underscored the urgency of tackling online fraud. He called on social media platforms to improve verification processes for public officials to curb impersonation.

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Opoku encouraged victims of such scams to report incidents to law enforcement and reiterated Parliament’s commitment to enhancing cybersecurity measures to protect citizens from digital fraud.

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