President John Dramani Mahama has successfully regained control of his X (formerly Twitter) account following a cybersecurity breach that used the platform to promote a fake cryptocurrency scheme.
The hack, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, March 17, 2025, shocked many as Mr. Mahama’s verified account began promoting a fraudulent blockchain initiative dubbed “Solana Africa.”
The posts claimed the ex-president was spearheading a campaign to enable free cross-border payments across the continent—claims that were quickly debunked.
In a post on Tuesday, March 18, Mahama confirmed his team had worked with X’s support team to restore access. “My team has restored my account, working with the X support team. Thank you for your inquiries and offers to assist,” he stated.
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The elaborate scam, which lured unsuspecting users with false promises, collapsed shortly after it gained attention in what is believed to be a typical “rug pull” tactic—leaving victims with financial losses and no recourse.
In response, Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) issued a statement confirming the breach and announcing ongoing investigations. The CSA also assured the public that it is working with X and other stakeholders to trace the attackers and enhance the digital safety of public figures.
The incident has reignited conversations around the digital security of influential personalities, with many calling for stronger safeguards against increasingly complex cyber threats.
Mahama’s team has urged the public to ignore any messages or cryptocurrency links shared during the hacking period.
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