Ghana social media mocks MP for 'lying' over public school project

Ghana

Ghana’s social media space had a busy weekend trolling Member of Parliament and Deputy Majority Leader Sarah Adwoa Safo who was accused of lying about a public school in her community she claimed to have helped establish.

The MP, who is a member of the ruling party, was seen in a viral video claiming to have negotiated with the World Bank to build the Kwabenya Senior High School while she was in opposition.

ADWOA SAFO FAUX PAS?

Dome/Kwabenya MP claims credit for community SHS constructed by the erstwhile JDMahama administration #GHOneNews pic.twitter.com/5sISuLovbU
— GHOneTV (GHOneTV) July 7, 2017

However, it is public knowledge that the school was built as part of the previous government’s 200 high schools project partly funded by the World Bank before leaving office in 2016.

Adwoa Safo was held to account after the World Bank denied her claims to local media Joy FM by saying it deals with only “governments and does not play any role in the internal politics of the day in any of the countries it operates in”.

Adwoa Safo saga: We deal with gov’t’s not individuals- World Bank clarifies https://t.co/zDf2VRnxhj pic.twitter.com/NTIie1X7WX
— myjoyonline.com (@joyonlineghana) July 7, 2017

The issue aggravated when she refused to apologise after an appeal by former deputy education minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who refuted her claims.

She received support from some members of her party who said she actually bought the land for the school. Unverified documents have also been produced in that regard.

Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo secured the Atomic land for the Kwabenya SHS.
— Samuel Bryan Buabeng (@Sambryanbuabeng) July 9, 2017

Far from the truth, Ghana’s social media space has published several apology letters, quotes and claims purported to be from the member of parliament.

The internet trolling continues as the controversy unfolds.

Below are a few posts by Ghanaians on Twitter.

Ghanaian appointed aid to Queen Elizabeth. Thank u Adwoa Safo for negotiating this deal.
— hamidu ahmed (@prof_ahmed111) July 9, 2017

In another developing story Adwoa Safo just turned water into wine at Dome🤗 herh!!!! I laugh enter some place 😂😂😂
— Ebenezer Enyo Sekpe (@ebenenyo) July 9, 2017

If you’re at a loss as to how something came about, then worry no more. #AdwoaSafo did it!!! #ForkinsEvidenceLaidat
— God-Made Queen (@Saminiwaa) July 9, 2017

So record has is that Adwoa Safo built the manger in which Jesus was born. 😱 #AdwoaSafoChallenge
— BryanKing (@Play_Maykerr) July 9, 2017

In case you don’t know, Adwoa Safo negotiated the covenant between God and Noah. #AdwoaSafoChallenge
— BryanKing (@Play_Maykerr) July 9, 2017

Adwoa Safo personally funded the first space mission🌌🌌🌌
— peter mensah (@mensahpeter32) July 9, 2017

Do u know adwoa safo also changed water into wine pic.twitter.com/U9j7F8PP1L
— RigFlag (@awere_jnr) July 9, 2017

confirmed: Adwoa Safo is the mother of Richard olele kingston – KBTH FILES
— Ato kwame David (@ATO_KANTE) July 9, 2017

Adwoa safo was there when the UGCC was formed so saying she lobbied for world bank school is an understatement
— DuFieBa Quajo Nyarko (@mizstarquajo) July 9, 2017

She’s the First President Of Ghana. #AdwoaSafo‘sGate pic.twitter.com/urgD8WMVfS
— Musah Abattoir (@AbattoirMusah) July 8, 2017

She’s the Ghana’s Captain in the World Cup 2010 #AdwoaSafo‘sGate pic.twitter.com/LLhmtUqfp1
— Musah Abattoir (@AbattoirMusah) July 8, 2017

To those laughing at Adwoa Safo continue laughing okay
Do u have any idea she gave birth to all of us
Laugh at ur mother wai. Hmm
— Nana HAPz 🇬🇭 (@Happedunknown) July 8, 2017

All those trolling Adwoa Safo should be ashamed of themselves. Do u have any idea she invented this twitter app you’re using to troll her ?
— Nana HAPz 🇬🇭 (@Happedunknown) July 8, 2017

#AdwoaSafo will be presented with a Nobel prize for all her extraordinary efforts towards the advancements made in the science of lying.
— Asamany Selase (@asamselase) July 8, 2017