Member of Parliament for Mpraeso Constituency in the Eastern Region, Davis Ansah Opoku, has ignited a social media storm for his defense of Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) boss, Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Adu Owusu-Amoah, regarding an age controversy.
The dispute emerged during a recent Public Accounts Committee (PAC) session, where the age of the GRA boss became a focal point.
Opoku staunchly defended Owusu-Amoah, asserting that his age was a personal matter and not relevant to PAC’s mandate or public interest.
Opoku’s position, supported by Deputy Finance Minister Abena Osei Asare, has triggered a wave of criticism on social media. Users have uncovered a tweet from Opoku dating back to 2015 that read,”Charlotte is 42 and will retire at age 70.”
The revelation has triggered accusations of hypocrisy, as Davis Ansah Opoku now supports the right to privacy for GRA boss Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Adu Owusu-Amoah regarding his age. This stance appears inconsistent, given Opoku’s past public disclosure of the age of then-Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Charlotte Osei.
Social media users are quick to point out this perceived double standard, questioning Opoku’s integrity and approach to matters of public interest. In an unexpected turn, Charlotte Osei responded to Opoku’s old tweet with laughter emojis and commented “Ajeiiiii” to a post calling out the MP.
As the online community buzzes with discussions, Opoku finds himself in the midst of a digital storm, facing scrutiny for his past statements and his present defense of the GRA boss’s privacy. The evolving situation raises pertinent questions about transparency, consistency, and the role of public figures in matters of accountability.