Gomoa Central MP, Kwame Asare-Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has rendered an unreserved apology to Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Ayine over comments made in a Facebook post, admitting his tone and choice of words were “inappropriate.”

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In a Facebook post dated May 3, the legislator addressed what he described as a “misunderstanding” between himself and the A-G, clarifying that a controversial post on X (formerly Twitter) linking Dr. Ayine to corruption did not originate from him but from a fake account impersonating him.

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“To begin with, it is important to clarify that this matter revolves around two separate social media posts,” he explained, referencing an X account he claims is fraudulent. “First and foremost, I want to state, without any ambiguity, that I have never—at any point—accused the Hon. Attorney General, Dr. Ayine, of being corrupt or a thief.”

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According to him, the impersonator’s account bore his name, photo, and even a verification badge obtained through a paid subscription, making it hard for many to detect the fraud. He urged the public to refer only to his verified Facebook page for accurate commentary, adding that the impersonation was a deliberate act to create confusion and tension.

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A Plus also responded to allegations made during a press briefing by Dr. Ayine, where the A-G reportedly invited journalists to probe the MP over an alleged scandal at the National Service Secretariat (NSS). In response, A Plus flatly denied any involvement.

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“I have no knowledge of the matter and no connection to it whatsoever,” he stressed. “I have never received any payment from the NSS, nor do I have any business—directly or indirectly—with the Secretariat.”

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He explained that the only interaction he had with the issue was in November 2024 when a man approached him, claiming he was being wrongly accused. As a media executive, A Plus said he agreed to help the man tell his side of the story through media engagements, not to suppress any case.

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He maintained that offering such assistance should not be construed as interference, noting that he had done the same for individuals across political lines. “For example, I was one of the people who stood publicly with Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson because I know him to be a man of integrity and believed in his innocence from the very beginning.”

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On his own Facebook post reacting to the A-G’s press conference, A Plus admitted to authoring it and acknowledged that his language was ill-considered.

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“Upon reflection, I acknowledge that the tone and choice of words I used were inappropriate,” he wrote. “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.”

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He added that he had deleted the post “as a gesture of remorse and respect,” stating, “I take full responsibility for my words and actions.”

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Concluding, A Plus reaffirmed his commitment to the fight against corruption, calling for unity and mutual respect. “It is imperative that we all engage in this effort with integrity, fairness, and mutual respect,” he said.

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