The government has called on the public to disregard a viral video making the rounds on social media, asserting that President John Dramani Mahama’s remarks have been deliberately misrepresented for partisan purposes.
Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, issued a statement on Facebook on Monday, July 27, clarifying the context of the President’s comments after the video attracted widespread attention.
According to Mr. Kwakye Ofosu, the video was manipulated by what he described as “misguided elements” intent on distorting the President’s words to serve narrow political interests. “Some misguided elements have sought to distort the President’s words in this video to achieve narrow partisan ends,” he stated.
He explained that President Mahama was specifically referring to the release of GH¢150 million for post-flood mitigation works during a conversation with the National Security Coordinator, and not to any other issue as suggested by the video’s circulation.
“The President clearly speaks of the ‘release’ of GHS 150 million, which was in direct reference to funds for post-flood mitigation works. That is what he was discussing with the National Security Coordinator and nothing more,” Mr. Kwakye Ofosu clarified.
He urged the public to disregard the “mischievous lies” being spread and not to be misled by the viral claims.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com