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Artworks circulating on social media suggest that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice Presidential Candidate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, and the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Abu Jinapor, have made derogatory statements against the Ewe and Ga-Dangme communities.
The artworks, shared by accounts suspected of having political affiliations, bear the logo and colours of Kumasi-based Kapital Radio.
One of the artworks includes the text, “Ga and Ewes are Ghana’s problem. Historically they shouldn’t have been part of Ghana. – NAPO.”
Another reads, “The people of Ga-Adangbe are lazy and not united. Government will keep acquiring Ga lands, and there is nothing they can do about it – Abu Jinapor.”
An X handle, Mahama 2024 (@CitizenTechiman), whose bio shows affiliation with the National Democratic Congress (NDC), shared one of these artworks with the caption, “NAPO note that Ga and Ewes will vote.”
Another handle, NDC Sankofa (@ndcpidgintweets), shared it, adding the caption, “Ah boy wei paaaa.”
Numerous other handles have also shared these artworks, amplifying the claim allegedly made by Abu Jinapor and sparking significant debate.
The artworks have also circulated on Meta’s end-to-end encrypted messaging app, WhatsApp, with many from the referenced ethnic groups expressing their disappointment.
An Instance of Imposter Content
Fact-Check Ghana checks show that neither Dr. Opoku Prempeh nor Abu Jinapor has made such statements, and Kapital Radio has not published any report to that effect. Also, no credible media outlet has reported on these claims.
Kapital Radio Refutes Claims
In a post on X, Kapital Radio’s management denied and discredited the false publications.
“Beware of fake fliers circulating about our website putting up political stories,” stated Korsi Asiseh, Managing Director of Kapital Radio. “For accurate and verified information, always refer to our official website; kapitalradio0971.com.”
It’s clear that these circulating artworks, suggesting that Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh and Abu Jinapor have insulted the Ewe and Ga-Dangme communities, are fabricated. This is a case of imposter content where a media outlet’s logo, colours, and branding are misused to share unverified content they did not publish.
