Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe Constituency Jerry Ahmed Shaib
The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe Constituency Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has denied making a statement suggesting he would sell his parliamentary seat if Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is elected as the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer.
A story circulating online, particularly on opr.news, carried the headline: “I Dare My NPP, I’ll Sell My Seat If Bawumia Is Mistakenly Elected as Flagbearer.”
Shaib has described the report as false, malicious, and intended to mislead the public and sow division within the NPP.
In a statement issued on July 21, 2025, Shaib denied ever granting any interview formal or informal expressing such views.
“I categorically deny ever making such a statement. I have not granted any interview formal or informal expressing such views. The story is entirely false, malicious, and clearly intended to mislead the public and sow division within the New Patriotic Party (NPP),” he said.
He condemned the publication as a “reckless piece of fabrication” and an act of irresponsible journalism, adding that it was defamatory and calculated to tarnish his reputation.
“This is a blatant case of irresponsible journalism and the spread of fake news. The story is not only a reckless piece of fabrication but also defamatory and calculated to lower my hard-earned reputation before right-thinking members of society,” he stressed.
Shaib further noted that the online platform behind the story had failed to provide any details regarding when, where, or how the alleged interview was conducted, which, in his view, confirmed the fictitious nature of the publication.
The Weija-Gbawe legislator has demanded an immediate cessation of the circulation of the false report, a full retraction, and an unqualified public apology through the same channel.
He warned that failure to comply would leave him with no choice but to pursue legal action to protect his name and integrity.
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