“I never called Dr. Ayine corrupt” – A-Plus

Gomoa Central MP, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, has issued an apology and clarified a misunderstanding following a social media storm that erroneously linked him to accusations against Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine.

At a press briefing on Wednesday, April 30, Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine dismissed allegations of corruption reportedly linked to campaign donations he received.

According to Dr. Ayine, the Gomoa Central MP had accused him of being corrupt based on claims that he accepted contributions from businessman Dr. Sledge and received pickups for his campaign.

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Dr. Ayine firmly rejected the accusation, stating that receiving campaign support does not constitute corruption. “If receiving donations or a pickup for your campaign is thievery, then there are 276 thieves in Parliament, including the one making the allegation,” he said.

Responding to the issue in a Facebook post, A-Plus explained that he never referred to Dr Ayine as a thief or corrupt

According to him, the Twitter post in question originated from a fraudulent account using his name and image, which he does not control.

“First and foremost, I want to state, without any ambiguity, that I have never—at any point—accused the Attorney General, Dr. Ayine, of being corrupt or a thief. That claim is false and misleading. The statements currently in circulation originated from a fraudulent Twitter (X) account that is impersonating me. Although the account bears my name, photograph, and even a verification badge, it is not under my control. As the public is now aware, verification on X can be obtained through a paid subscription, making impersonation easier.

“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 clarified.

Acknowledging the confusion and the emotional undertone of his own reaction on Facebook, A-Plus admitted his response was inappropriate and offered an unreserved apology to Dr. Ayine, Parliament, the NDC, and the public at large.

“…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,” he added.

Addressing allegations relating to the National Service Secretariat (NSS), A-Plus distanced himself from any impropriety. He denied receiving payments from the NSS or having any business or influence in its dealings.

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He admitted to meeting an individual in November 2024 who sought his media support to clear their name, a gesture he likened to his past support for other public officials facing legal scrutiny.

“Everyone who has followed me closely knows that I will be there for you in times of despair,” he added, citing his public support for Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson as an example of his commitment to due process and fairness, regardless of political alignment.

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He urged Attorney General Dr. Ayine to publicly disclose any evidence to the contrary, emphasising that “as public servants, transparency and accountability are responsibilities we must all uphold together.”

Reaffirming his commitment to the government’s anti-corruption agenda, A-Plus called for unity and mutual respect among public officials.

“The fight against corruption remains a critical priority for His Excellency, the President John Dramani Mahama, and the NDC government as a whole. It is imperative that we all engage in this effort with integrity, fairness, and mutual respect,” he noted.

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