During a recent appearance on the Good Morning Ghana program, Deputy Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources and NPP Member of Parliament for Sissala East, Amidu Issahaku Chinnia, found himself in hot water after making unsubstantiated claims about former President John Dramani Mahama acquiring state properties, including lands, during his tenure.

Chinnia alleged that Mahama and his administration had purchased state assets, including the former vice president's official residence, upon leaving office.

However, when pressed by the host, Dr. Randy Abbey, to provide evidence to support his claims, Chinnia struggled to substantiate his assertions.

The exchange grew heated as Dr. Abbey challenged Chinnia to produce any evidence of Mahama buying state lands.

"You can’t sit on this program and make a statement to the effect that the former President bought state lands and not prove it. Which land, which state land did he buy? Just tell us," Dr. Abbey demanded.

In response, Chinnia could not provide specific details or evidence but maintained that Mahama had shown interest in purchasing his official residence.

Dr. Abbey swiftly corrected him, stating categorically that Mahama had never bought state lands and clarified that the former president had simply requested his official residence as entitled accommodation.

As the discussion unfolded, Chinnia attempted to backtrack, stating that Mahama had only expressed intentions to buy state lands rather than completing any purchases.

However, Dr. Abbey continued to challenge Chinnia on the accuracy of his claims, emphasizing the importance of factual accuracy in public statements.