The media office of MP Simon Abi Ramia stated in a press release that "recently, a video is being circulated on social media, with some claiming it pertains to a meeting that MP Simon Abi Ramia held the day before yesterday in Ihmej, aimed at incitement and defamation." The statement added: "The media office of MP Abi Ramia wishes to clarify that the date of this video is old and dates back to the May 2022 elections. Therefore, please exercise caution when disseminating any information. MP Abi Ramia has chosen not to respond or engage in debates about dignity as they are unrelated to his values."