In a bid to quell the rising tensions within Ghana’s political ranks, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has stepped in to mediate the ongoing dispute between Gomoa Central MP Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, and Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine.
The disagreement—sparked by a corruption allegation linked to a fake Twitter account—has spilled into the public domain, prompting concerns over political civility and the influence of misinformation in Ghana’s digital space.
Speaking to Citi Prime News on Friday, May 2, Ayariga revealed that he had taken personal responsibility for resolving the matter through private engagement with both parties.
“I am meeting with A-Plus today, and I’ll also reach out to the Attorney General afterward. I intend to settle this internally,” Ayariga stated.
The rift escalated earlier in the week after a post circulated from a fake social media account impersonating A Plus, accusing Dr. Ayine of bribery. Although A Plus later clarified that the account was fraudulent and distanced himself from the claims, a sharp Facebook rebuttal from him—now deleted—further inflamed the situation.
Despite issuing a public apology for his harsh language and reaffirming his commitment to respectful political dialogue, the tension between the two lawmakers has persisted.
Ayariga’s intervention is being widely viewed as a timely act of leadership aimed at restoring calm and reinforcing standards of conduct among parliamentarians. The Majority Leader’s approach reflects a broader call for political maturity in an era where online impersonation and inflammatory rhetoric can rapidly escalate into national controversies.
Observers say the outcome of this mediation could set an important precedent for how similar disputes are handled going forward, particularly as Ghana navigates its evolving political and digital communication landscape.
