Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare-Obeng, also known as A Plus has rendered an unqualified apology to the Attorney General and Bolgatanga East MP, Dr Dominic Ayine, following a heated verbal clash that stirred public debate earlier this week.
The controversy erupted after A Plus took to Facebook to accuse Dr Ayine of offering a GH₵500,000 bribe to influence members of Parliament’s Appointments Committee.
In the now-deleted post, A Plus used offensive language, describing Dr Ayine as an “old fool,” “stupid man,” and threatening to “reset [his] brain.” The post quickly drew criticism for its coarse tone and perceived disrespect.
Responding to the backlash, A Plus has admitted responsibility for the post, describing it as regrettable. In a new statement published on his social media platform, he acknowledged that his reaction lacked the decorum expected of someone in his position.
“I take full ownership of the Facebook post in question. After reflecting on it, I realise that my language was inappropriate and failed to reflect the standard of respect due to a fellow Member of Parliament,” he noted.
A Plus offered a heartfelt apology to Dr Ayine, whom he referred to as a senior colleague in Parliament, and extended that apology to the general public for his conduct.
“As a younger MP and a junior in Parliament, I unreservedly apologise to Hon. Dr Ayine and to Ghanaians at large. I admit that I could have expressed my concerns in a more respectful and responsible manner,” he stated.
In a symbolic gesture of remorse, A Plus confirmed that he had taken down the controversial post, describing the action as an attempt to restore calm and show respect.
While expressing regret over the incident, the Gomoa Central legislator reaffirmed his dedication to the fight against corruption—an issue he said remains central to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama.
“The battle against corruption remains a top priority for the NDC and President Mahama. We must all approach this mission with dignity, fairness, and mutual respect,” he emphasised.
He wrapped up his statement with a call for unity, urging all sides to focus on the collective good of the country.
Read full statement below: