Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has called on social media companies to take responsibility for verifying public officials as part of efforts to combat online fraud.

Speaking in Parliament, he urged digital platforms to strengthen identity verification measures to prevent impersonation and fraudulent activities.

"At one point, I had to issue disclaimers on my social media pages, informing the public that any account in my name without a verification tag—the blue tick—was fake," he revealed.

He recounted instances where scammers created fake Facebook accounts using his name to deceive unsuspecting individuals, stressing the urgent need for stricter digital regulations.

Opoku’s remarks were made during a discussion on digital safety, following a statement by Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings and Kennedy Osei Nyarko. Other MPs, including Minister for Communication Samuel Nartey George, echoed similar concerns.

"As we advance digitalisation, we must safeguard citizens from fraudsters who exploit them under pretences. Social media companies must take responsibility by verifying public officials and removing fraudulent accounts," he added.

Opoku urged the Communication Ministry to prioritise policies that enhance online identity security, ensuring a safer digital space for all Ghanaians.