Gomoa Central MP A-Plus Apologizes, Denies Corruption Allegations Against Attorney General

GOMOA CENTRAL MP

Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, has issued a public apology and set the record straight following a social media controversy that falsely linked him to corruption allegations against Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine.

During a press briefing held on Wednesday, April 30, Dr. Ayine vehemently denied claims that he had accepted campaign donations and pickup vehicles from businessman Dr. Sledge, allegations he said were attributed to A-Plus.

The Attorney General stated that accepting campaign contributions does not amount to corruption, remarking, “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 response, A-Plus took to his official Facebook page to clarify that he had never accused Dr. Ayine of being corrupt. He explained that the post in question originated from a fraudulent Twitter (X) account impersonating him.

“I have never—at any point—called the Attorney General corrupt or a thief. That claim is false and misleading. The post being circulated was made by a fake account using my name, photo, and even a verification badge,” he wrote.

He encouraged the public and media to refer to his verified Facebook page for accurate and unedited commentary, noting that his legitimate remarks—particularly those concerning the sanitation levy—were measured and did not include any defamatory language.

Acknowledging that his initial reaction on Facebook may have come across as emotionally charged, A-Plus offered an unreserved apology to Dr. Ayine, Parliament, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and the general public.

“I take full responsibility for my words and actions. In hindsight, I could have communicated my concerns more respectfully. As a sign of remorse and respect, I have deleted the post in question—something I rarely do,” he added.

Addressing unrelated allegations about the National Service Secretariat (NSS), A-Plus distanced himself from any wrongdoing. He denied ever receiving payments or engaging in any business dealings with the NSS.

He confirmed meeting an individual in November 2024 who sought his media support to clear their name—a gesture he said was consistent with his track record of defending public officials in times of legal or public scrutiny.

“Everyone who follows me knows I will support people in difficult times. I’ve done it before, including publicly supporting Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson,” he noted.

A-Plus urged the Attorney General to publicly share any evidence that contradicts his statements, underscoring the shared responsibility of all public officials to uphold transparency and accountability.

Reaffirming his support for the government’s anti-corruption drive, he concluded:

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

MICHAEL OPPONG-AMPONSAH