Businessman Scotts Maphuma has publicly denied any connection to the Twitter (now X) account that issued an apology in his name on Wednesday, stating that he does not own or operate any account on the platform.
In a brief but clear statement, Maphuma clarified, “I do not have a Twitter or X account. Any statements made under my name on that platform are not from me and should not be considered official or accurate.”
The clarification comes after a widely shared apology posted from an account bearing his name sparked speculation and drew public attention. Maphuma’s statement aims to distance himself from the post and prevent further misinformation.
It remains unclear who is behind the impersonation, and there has been no word yet on whether legal action will be pursued.
This incident highlights the ongoing issue of fake social media accounts and the potential damage they can cause to public figures and their reputations.
