The Office of the Solicitor-General has strongly refuted claims made on social media alleging that the Solicitor-General, Ropate Green, has been charged with criminal intimidation and is expected to appear in court this week.
In a statement, the Office clarified that these claims, which were posted by Alex Forwood and Ketan Lal, are false, misleading and defamatory.
They say the individual mentioned in the court matter is not the Solicitor-General, but another person who happens to share the same name.
The Office is urging members of the public, including public figures and social media users, to act responsibly when posting or sharing information online and to verify facts before publication.
They say the spread of unverified and false claims by individuals not only tarnishes reputations but also erodes public trust in national institutions.
The Office further says that defamation whether intentional or due to reckless disregard for the truth, carries legal consequences.
The Office has also stated that it reserves all rights to take appropriate legal action to protect the integrity of the Office and the reputation of the Solicitor-General.
