MP Apologizes For False AI Claim On Viral Photo

MP Dismisses Viral Photo as AI Fake

In a notable turn of events, South Dayi Member of Parliament, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has walked back his initial claims regarding a controversial viral photo. The image, which showed two men engaged in LGBTQ+ activities at the Independence Square, had stirred significant public discussion.

Initially, the MP confidently dismissed the photos on the floor of Parliament on Friday, July 11, 2025. He declared the images to be inauthentic and argued they should not be considered for any parliamentary action.

"The matters that the First Deputy Minority Whip alluded to regarding the fact that two persons were seen kissing at the Independence Square are totally falsehood," Dafeamekpor stated. "It was an Al-generated image posted by someone onto his social media handle."

A Public Challenge on Social Media

The MP's position was directly challenged by an X user known as Gen Buhari. In a post aimed at Dafeamekpor, Buhari presented video evidence that appeared to corroborate the scene depicted in the photographs, effectively debunking the AI-generation claim.

The user's post questioned the MP's credibility directly: “Hon. @etsedafeamekpor, your recent statements have raised concerns about your credibility. Specifically, your claim that the photos of a gay couple kissing at Independence Square were AI-generated... has been disputed. We've now obtained a video that appears to show the same incident. We'd like you to clarify whether you believe this video is also AI-generated or not! You’re shameless!”

The Apology and Change of Stance

Faced with this video evidence, Dafeamekpor issued a public apology on X on July 13, 2025. He admitted that his previous information was incorrect and that he had been misinformed.

“Buhari, let me admit that upon watching this video you have supplied, I am convinced that the earlier information I received about this foto being AI-generated is inaccurate,” the MP stated. He further explained that his initial comments were based on "wrong advice."

While reaffirming his strong opposition to LGBTQ+ activities, he changed his stance on the specific incident, adding, “It means this truly happened in Ghana, so I will join the call for this to be condemned in no uncertain terms.”

He concluded with a direct apology: “Remember, I was & remain part of the strongest voices against these lgbtq+ activities in our country. The initial advice I got on the fotos, was wrong. Apologies.”