A Plus apologises to Ayine over inappropriate statements

The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare-Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has issued an apology to the Attorney General and MP for Bolgatanga East, Dr Dominic Ayine, following a heated exchange over bribery allegations that sparked controversy earlier this week.

In a statement released on his official Facebook page, A Plus admitted authorship of a strongly worded post in which he accused Dr Ayine of attempting to bribe the Appointments Committee of Parliament with GH₵500,000. The post, now deleted, which drew widespread criticism for its harsh language, included personal attacks on the Attorney General, branding him an “old fool,” “I’ll reset your brain,” and a “stupid man.”

Following public backlash and calls for a more respectful discourse, A Plus has retracted his earlier statements, acknowledging that his choice of words was inappropriate and failed to uphold the dignity expected of a legislator.

“Regarding my own response on Facebook to the Attorney General’s comments at the press conference, I admit that I authored that particular post. Upon reflection, I acknowledge that the tone and choice of words I used were inappropriate,” he stated.

He extended a sincere apology to Dr Ayine, describing him as a senior colleague deserving of respect, and also expressed regret to the Ghanaian public for the nature of his remarks.Ghanaian fashion

“As a Member of Parliament, a younger colleague, and a junior in the House, I sincerely apologise to Hon. Dr. Ayine and to the general public. I believe I could have made my point in a more respectful and constructive manner.”

A Plus emphasized that he takes full responsibility for his actions and, in a rare move, revealed that he has deleted the contentious post from his social media page—a gesture he described as a sign of remorse and respect.

Despite the apology, the Gomoa Central MP reaffirmed his commitment to the fight against corruption, a cornerstone of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) agenda, and called for unity and mutual respect in addressing issues of national concern.

“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 added.

He concluded by urging all stakeholders to move forward in unity and sincerity, guided by the national interest and the welfare of the Ghanaian people.

Read Full Statement Below:

OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM HON. KWAME ASARE OBENG (A-PLUS)
Member of Parliament, Gomoa Central Constituency

I wish to formally address the recent misunderstanding between myself and my respected senior colleague, Hon. Dr. Dominic Ayine.

To begin with, it is important to clarify that this matter revolves around two separate social media posts:

1. A Twitter (X) post from a fake account impersonating me, which claimed that the Hon. Attorney General is a thief and corrupt.

2. My subsequent response on Facebook, after the Attorney General appeared to rely on the content of that fake account during his press conference to address related questions.

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. 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. The fake account can be accessed via this link: https://x.com/KwameAplus_?t=k8u3Vhui4zIyXt1lBfu0gg&s=09.

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.

At his press conference, Hon. Dr. Ayine invited the media to question me about an alleged scandal involving the National Service Secretariat (NSS). In response, I wish to state unequivocally that I have no knowledge of the matter and no connection to it whatsoever. I have never received any payment from the NSS, nor do I have any business—directly or indirectly—with the Secretariat. I have never contacted anyone to suppress or influence the matter in any way.

The only time I came into contact with the issue was in November 2024, when a gentleman approached me claiming he was being falsely accused. As a media personality and majority shareholder in a Ghanaian media company (as declared in my asset declaration), he sought my assistance to help clear his name through media engagements. If this support is being misinterpreted as an attempt to suppress the case, I respectfully disagree. I firmly believe that every accused person deserves to be heard.Ghanaian fashion

In the past, I have extended similar support to several government appointees who were prosecuted under the previous administration and were later exonerated or had their cases dropped by the current Attorney General. Everyone who has followed me closely knows that I will be there for you in times of despair. 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. I do not believe there is anything wrong with supporting another individual to tell their side of a story—regardless of their political affiliation.

These are the facts. If Hon. Dr. Ayine holds any information to the contrary, I respectfully urge him to make it public. Transparency and accountability must be our shared responsibility as public servants.

That said, I understand Dr. Ayine’s frustration, given that an impersonation account using my name and image made such offensive remarks about him. Sadly, there is little I can do about the existence or content of that account, which I do not control—though I truly wish I could.

Regarding my own response on Facebook to the Attorney General’s comments at the press conference, I admit that I authored that particular post. Upon reflection, I acknowledge that the tone and choice of words I used were inappropriate. As a Member of Parliament, a younger colleague, and a junior in the House, I sincerely apologize to Hon. Dr. Ayine and to the general public. 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.

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.
Let us move forward in unity and sincerity, with the national interest and the welfare of the Ghanaian people as our ultimate guide.

Signed:
Hon. Kwame Asare Obeng (A-Plus)
Member of Parliament
Gomoa Central Constituency.

Source:CitiNewsroom