Gomoa Central MP Kwame Asare Obeng, widely known as A-Plus, has issued a public apology and offered clarification after being wrongly linked to corruption allegations against Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine.
The development follows a press conference held on Wednesday, April 30, where Dr. Ayine rejected claims suggesting he accepted pickups and campaign funds from businessman Dr. Sledge, implying wrongdoing.
He responded strongly, saying: “If receiving donations or a pickup for your campaign is thievery, then there are 276 thieves in Parliament, including the one making the allegation.”
In a statement shared via his official Facebook page, A-Plus denied ever describing the Attorney General as corrupt or a thief. He said the claims attributed to him stemmed from a fake Twitter (X) account impersonating him.
“Let me make it clear: I have never, at any time, accused the Attorney General, Dr. Ayine, of corruption or theft. That claim is completely false. The statements circulating originated from a fraudulent account using my name and photo. Though it appears verified, it is not under my control,” he clarified.
He urged Ghanaians to disregard the misleading posts and refer to his verified Facebook page for accurate statements, particularly those relating to his views on the sanitation levy.
A-Plus also acknowledged that although his own Facebook response to the incident was emotionally charged, it was not appropriate. “I accept that I could have expressed myself in a more respectful and constructive manner. I take full responsibility. As a sign of respect, I’ve taken the post down—something I rarely do.”
On the separate matter involving the National Service Secretariat (NSS), the MP denied any involvement in wrongdoing. He stated he had never received any payments or had any form of business dealings with the Secretariat.
He explained that his only connection to the issue dates back to November 2024, when an individual approached him for help clearing their name. As a media personality and business owner, A-Plus said he agreed to help the person get their side of the story heard.
“Those who know me understand that I stand by people in difficult times. Just as I’ve shown support to Finance Minister Ato Forson, I extended media help to someone who said he was wrongly accused,” he noted.
Calling for transparency, A-Plus urged Dr. Ayine to provide any evidence that contradicts his statements. He reaffirmed his support for the government’s anti-corruption campaign and stressed the need for civility and cooperation among public officials.
“The fight against corruption is a key pillar of President John Dramani Mahama and the NDC’s vision. We must all commit to this cause with integrity and mutual respect,” he concluded.
I only helped a man tell his story – A-Plus clarifies NSS scandal involvement