Actor John Dumelo and dancehall great, Samini are battling it out on Twitter, following a tweet by the actor on plans to build a new Parliamentary chamber. The actor, in a tweet, pleaded with Parliament to halt their preparations to build the new chamber explaining the $200m could be used to build 10 factories to employ 10,000 Ghanaians. Samini, who agreed with the tweet, pointed out, however, that a Landcruiser V8 vehicle retrieved from John Dumelo, allegedly given to him by the former NDC government could equally have solved problems in his village if the money used to purchase the vehicle was applied properly. John Dumelo made the headlines in late March 2017, when he was accused of driving without approval, a government vehicle, a Toyota Land Cruiser with registration GE 8118 –16. The vehicle he used throughout the 2016 elections when he campaigned for then-President John Mahama, was found at a workshop in 2017 with men trying to respray it. He told host of Joy FM’s Cosmopolitan Mix, Doreen Andoh, in an interview, he bought the car from somebody but did not know at the time whether it was a government vehicle or not. He did not mention whom he bought the car from and the details of the transaction. Resurrecting the issue in a reply to the actor’s tweet on the new chamber for Parliament, Samini tasked John Dumelo to reveal the details behind the V8 controversy, “did you try to keep it or they lied on you chale. Ghana wants to know.”

You no hear the matter I talk eeh ? Wa so y3 ding too much. I say we want full story of the #V8 case nu because most of us still believe you tried to keep a notional asset and they come for it based on tip off. If that”™s true do you think it”™s fair to Ghana? Hesprain preas https://t.co/bRFyyETnu1

— SAMINI (@samini_dagaati) July 4, 2019

The actor who refused to give the details to the controversy posted a photo of his new V8 taking a jab at Samini and his record label Highgrade Family. “If you work hard, you can upgrade from a 2017 V8 to a 2019 V8. This is an upgrade, not a highgrade,” John Dumelo tweeted. He also accused the singer of using social media to stay relevant. The actor, who has made his political ambitions clear, wondered why Samini found it useful question him on how he got his V8 but completely ignored his philanthropic and farming activities. Unfazed by the comments, Samini pressed for more answers on the saga, explaining his comments are not for jokes or a publicity stunt.

I”™m a humble farmer too bro. I don”™t post too much cus I don”™t have your kind of “investment “ 😂 but Rasta still rising #highgradefarms farmer 👨🏾”ðŸŒ¾ 💪🏾 https://t.co/MWZvDrn0rO

— SAMINI (@samini_dagaati) July 4, 2019

He wrote, “you see the guy en answer? ebe today I see say @johndumelo1 no Dey guard. Told you this is not comedy. The only reason I called you out was because we never got to the bottom of your v8 case as a nation. Not because I support the foolish chamber idea bro.dont try Rasta.”

Still haven”™t answered my question my brother. Go ahead and open the issues and end my career I dare you Mr Dumelo but in the end Ghana will win. This no be secret i bring out for you to want to “counter chook “ 😂😂😂. You no Dey guard on seff my man https://t.co/fPva9de71e

— SAMINI (@samini_dagaati) July 4, 2019

The Twitter banter between the two has been trending online since fans got hold of the issue Read more tweets from the engagement.

You”™ve not answered my simple question Mr Dumelo. Did you try to keep the 2017 v8 as rumored or not. Did you try to change the car at the “sprayer “ en shop or not ? 😂If yes you are not ready for this my brother. If no then just say “No I did not”. With proof. #highgrade is me https://t.co/CUsBYqhF6v

— SAMINI (@samini_dagaati) July 4, 2019

Once upon a time a notional asset “v8 “ was taken to a coded location for spraying and other disguise touches so it could become a private property.@johndumelo1 name was mentioned as the one who took it there.. my question is ..did you do this John ? And you want shade 😂😂😂

— SAMINI (@samini_dagaati) July 4, 2019

@samini_dagaati so John Dumelo couldn”™t answer this simple question from you about his #V8 saga. The youth have heard and watched. I hope this doesn”™t dent his parliamentary ambition.#SayNoToCorruptCelebrities

— Alphy (@alphy_jebs) July 4, 2019

Masa u dey! @samini_dagaati works solely by himself without #Godfathers wati so he earns what his hard work pays not the other way where certain peeps are given goodies mainly cos of their support for selfish gains 😑😑smh

— Bra Qweku (@BraQweku50) July 4, 2019

Lol. Warn the opposition leader Mighty Samini pls. Y3n p3 bad energy biaaaa🤣🤣🤣🤣

— Simple (@simple11111111) July 4, 2019

The guy diss am then throw shades all wey he delete some. So what be the maturity. He could have just answered and ended it there norr.

— nana y (N.Y.) (@ghbarcaba) July 4, 2019

John just keep proving he flows full of positive energy bad energy won”™t stick. Has ever existed of a charge sheet against John for stealing state vehicle ? @samini just reduce yourself to be exploited by your imagination

— mawuli wutoh (@MWutoh) July 4, 2019

I put it to u that John know nothing about the V8 but the pink sheet that”™s saying it but u and I were not there unless senior John

— TAFIKI_GH BLOGG (@Shineson74) July 4, 2019

Wayome ihn case you know when e happen but 2019 ghanaians still dey top

— nana y (N.Y.) (@ghbarcaba) July 4, 2019

Thank God for your upgrade. Can you answer Samini now? This is how you”™ll be swerving questions when you finally become the President you”™re aspiring to be? https://t.co/5WJOQPLQ63

— Count Olaf (@PY__96) July 4, 2019

The shots Samini dey throw at John Dumelo ehn. Ei ei hmm #dropthechamber pic.twitter.com/jTWkZ60JFa

— Changing... (@DarlingKof1) July 4, 2019

fans of Dumelo want to conceal his v8 saga but okay to talk about the prosecution of some politicians. That's where hypocrisy starts

— Nana Yaw (@ArmaniVivinel) July 4, 2019

Dumelo then Samini who be partisan? Where the V8 dey? Corruption is corruption at all levels. The question Samini posed was right in every way

— Changing... (@DarlingKof1) July 4, 2019

Dumelo missed a great opportunity to Clear his name..but Samini be killer paaa oooo 😂

— Munkaila Nassam (@MunkailaNassam) July 4, 2019

But Dumelo be funny oh. I mean I like him as a person(funny and down to earth) but sometimes I wonder if he thinks we forgot that he illegally received a car from government and wait for it...was about to go "pimp my ride it" .

— Qew (@Q_e_w) July 4, 2019

There's many things to talk about but 1st lets come together and make sure this Chamber doesn't come on.Dumelo V8 is not important now.There're many people who had this V8 some and you're only talking about Dumelo because he's the only public figure you know about #dropthechamber

— Adewale 🔥 (@Original_KW) July 4, 2019

He's not an investigator or auditor. Yes he can ask questions but it's not compulsory for Dumelo to answer his questions.

— Simple (@simple11111111) July 4, 2019

People saying Samini should not divert focus be funny. You don't care about a $150,000 V8 car, a national property. This is a personality who has publicly shown himself as a politician. Dumelo must come clean because the youth must not be selective! #dropthechamber

— Changing... (@DarlingKof1) July 4, 2019

How much harder do you then need to work to afford a new coat of spraypaint for it?

Asking for a friend. https://t.co/gLaXZWKdzB — (((Jon Benjamin))) (@JonBenjamin19) July 4, 2019

.@samini_dagaati might be Ghana's next Special Prosecutor.

— (((Jon Benjamin))) (@JonBenjamin19) July 4, 2019

Ebi you people dey see that John Dumelo guy. I'm glad Samini is calling him out. He be fraud pass.

— Lord (@datcoolnicedude) July 4, 2019

Dumelo paaaaa, we seff go fit open issues wey go end your marriage but we no dey talk 🙄🙄🙄. God : Adam where are you Dumelo : I am naked. Did they ask where you are or whether you are dressed or naked 🙄🙄🙄 answer the question, where the V8 dey?

— CHOCOMILO (@Dat_Volta_Queen) July 4, 2019

I”™m sure that, people (incl. samini) have already made up their minds. Hence no amount of explanation from Dumelo, would satisfy them. That is the reason why we should be seeking those infos from the investigative agencies and not him.

— Adjaottor KORLEY 🦅 (@KingKorley7) July 4, 2019

Simple question @samini_dagaati asked your mcm couldn't answer 😂😂😂😂

— Black Royce (@Bennett5051) July 4, 2019