Prof. Wazi Apoh debunks viral ‘Mother Mary’ claim, threatens legal action over false Link

Renowned archaeologist Prof. Wazi Apoh has firmly dismissed viral social media claims linking his academic work to a fabricated narrative alleging that the Virgin Mary spent 40 years in Agbenoxoe, a community in the Volta Region.

In a press statement issued on Monday, Prof. Apoh described the claim as “outrageous and false,” clarifying that his long-standing research in the Agbenoxoe community contains no such findings.

“My research conducted in the Agbenoxoe Community from 1996 to date has never revealed any mention of this outrageous and false narrative,” he stated. “I have neither documented, written, nor published any such claim anywhere that would justify linking my name to this story.”

The misinformation is believed to have originated from a viral video featuring a tour guide—reportedly a watchman at the Volta Regional Museum—who made the unverified assertion while referencing a research poster displayed at the facility.

Prof. Apoh expressed concern over the reputational damage caused by the false claims and disclosed that he has formally notified key authorities, including the Acting Executive Director of the museum, Mr. Essel Blankson, and the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Dzifa Gomashie.

“I have formally requested that the Ministry and the Museum issue a press release to clear my name and reputation from this inaccurate reportage,” he added.

The archaeologist further called for the immediate cessation of all social media posts perpetuating the claim, urging individuals and platforms to delete such content without delay.

“All social media posts bearing this false narrative and linking me to the ‘Mother Mary – 40 years in Agbenoxoe’ claim must cease circulation immediately,” he demanded.

He warned that failure to comply would result in legal action. “Failure to comply will leave me with no option but to pursue legal recourse against any violating parties,” Prof. Apoh cautioned.

He concluded by expressing appreciation for public cooperation in correcting the misinformation.

“I am sincerely thankful for your understanding and cooperation,” he said.

Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com