In a brazen cyberattack, the verified X account of Ghana’s former President, John Mahama, was hijacked for 48 hours, during which cybercriminals used the platform to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency.

The hackers falsely claimed that Mahama was spearheading “Solanafrica,” a bogus project allegedly aimed at making financial transactions across Africa free via the Solana blockchain. They urged followers to invest in the initiative, portraying it as a groundbreaking financial revolution.

Mahama’s team identified the breach on Sunday and promptly deleted the misleading posts. However, the hackers persisted, sharing further crypto-related content, including teasers about a new memecoin launch.

Spokesperson Kwakye Ofosu confirmed the breach, warning the public to ignore any suspicious cryptocurrency promotions from Mahama’s handle. “The President’s X account was compromised, and we have taken action to regain control. The account has now been fully restored,” Ofosu told AFP on Tuesday.

Mahama later reassured his followers in a post: “My team has restored my account, working with the X support team. Thank you for your inquiries and offers to assist.”

This incident underscores the growing threat of cyber fraud and the urgent need for enhanced security measures on social media platforms.