Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah Blasts Ibrahim Mahama For Playing Driver To President Mahama
- Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah criticised businessman Ibrahim Mahama for driving the president, who is also his brother, on a state trip to the Volta Region
- Afrifa-Mensah is upset that Ibrahim is getting involved in official government activities
- The Mahama brothers were in the Ketu South Region to assess the impact of the recent tidal wave flooding
Broadcaster Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah criticised businessman Ibrahim Mahama for driving John Mahama, the president and his brother, during official duties last week.
Afrifa-Mensah described such an occurrence as unacceptable.
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Mahama was seen driving the president during a visit to persons displaced by tidal wave flooding in the Volta Region.
Commenting on his show, For The Records, Afrifa-Mensah told Mahama to stay away from government business.
"If you are a wealthy individual, stay in your space and enjoy your wealth. We know that, by all means, you will benefit from the government and exert some control, but let it not be so blatant."
About the Mahamas visit to Ketu South
The Mahama brothers were in the Volta Region to assess the impact of the recent tidal wave flooding that displaced several residents.
Their visit included stops at Amutinu, Salakope, and Agavedzi, where they distributed relief items and met with affected families.
While many saw Mahama’s gesture as a display of deep brotherly affection, others questioned whether it adhered to official protocols.
Beyond the viral moment, Ibrahim Mahama also made a significant contribution to support the victims.
The announcement of his donation was met with cheers from the community, who expressed gratitude for his generosity.
The president addressing the gathering, acknowledged the challenges caused by the flooding and promised a long-term solution.
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He unveiled plans to allocate funds for the next phase of the Berekusu Sea Defence Project in the 2025 budget.
The president also raised concerns over the poor quality of a resettlement project for flood victims, noting that the construction was substandard and that the chosen site remained prone to flooding.
Ibrahim Mahama jet controversy
YEN.com.gh reported that President John Mahama's use of his brother's private jet prompted some criticism from observers online back in January.
The criticism centred around concerns about conflict of interest.
At the time, the acting spokesperson of the presidency, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, explained that the President was travelling in his brother’s jet because the Ghana Airforce had yet to provide him with reports on the state of the presidential jet and other flights under their mandate.
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Delali Adogla-Bessa (Head of Current Affairs and Politics Desk) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: delali.adogla-bessa@yen.com.gh.
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