Ghana President John Mahama’s verified X account was hacked for 48 hours, with cybercriminals using it to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency project, his spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday.
The fraudulent posts were deleted after the President’s team noticed the breach, but the account continued sharing crypto-related content, including hints about the launch of a new memecoin.
“The President’s X account was compromised, and we have taken action to regain control,” spokesman Kwakye Ofosu told AFP on Tuesday.
“The account has now been fully restored, and we urge the public to disregard any suspicious cryptocurrency-related posts from the handle.”
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The breach highlights growing concerns over the rise of crypto-related scams in Africa, where digital assets have gained popularity, but regulatory oversight remains weak
“My team has restored my account, working with the X support team. Thank you for your enquiries and offers to assist,” Mahama posted on the X account on Tuesday.
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