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.
“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 emphasised 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.
