The Member of for Weija-Gbawe Constituency Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has denied making a statement suggesting he would sell his parliamentary seat if Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is elected as the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) flagbearer.

A story circulating online, particularly on opr.news, carried the headline: "I Dare My NPP, I'll Sell My Seat If Bawumia Is Mistakenly Elected as Flagbearer." Shaib has described the report as false, malicious, and intended to mislead the public and sow division within the NPP.

In a statement issued on July 21, 2025, Shaib denied ever granting any interview formal or informal expressing such views. "I categorically deny ever making such a statement.

I have not granted any interview formal or informal expressing such views.