Okay FM’s Kwame Nkrumah Tikese Speaks About Strained Ties With Ibrahim Mahama, Blames Appiah Stadium

• Ghanaian radio presenter, Kwame Nkrumah Tikese, has opened up on his strained relationship with renowned wealthy businessman, Ibrahim Mahama
• In a video, he blamed political commentator Appiah Stadium for ruining his relationship with Mr Mahama
• Kwame Nkrumah Tikese's video has since gone viral on social media, eliciting various views from netizens

Popular radio presenter with the Despite Media Group, Kwame Nkrumah Tikese, has opened up about his relationship with President John Mahama's younger brother, Ibrahim Mahama.

In a video, Mr Tikese noted that he used to be good friends with the prominent businessman. However, for the past eight to nine years, their relationship has not been as smooth as it used to be.

Mr Tikese noted that Ibrahim Mahama no longer answers his calls, and he did not understand why he had suddenly changed towards him until he recently received a phone call from Ghanaian political commentator, Appiah Stadium.

During their conversation, he claimed Appiah Stadium urged him to call and check up on Mr Ibrahim Mahama. After he advised Tikese to call, he also confessed to ruining the relationship they previously had.

"He (Appiah Stadium) told me that some time ago, he went with a colleague from the Despite Media and reported me to Ibrahim Mahama. They gossiped about me, spewing lies and even claimed that I made derogatory remarks about him during my shows."

Kwame Nkrumah was disappointed to learn that Ibrahim Mahama did not trust him and believed Appiah Stadium's claim without even calling to hear his side of the story.

When his colleague, Kwame Amo, asked to make amends with Mr Mahama, he refused, claiming that there was no need.

Appiah Stadium has yet to react to the recent allegations made by Kwame Nkrumah Tikese.

The duo has had their issues in the past, with each individual having a go at the other.

Three years ago, Kwame Nkrumah Tikese, on his show, warned Appiah Stadium to be careful after accusing the outspoken Mahama fanatic of insulting him during a phone call.

Appiah Stadium, in an interview on Okay FM in April 2025, also chided Kwame Nkrumah Tikese for belittling the Ashanti Regional Minister by labelling him as a small boy.

Ibrahim Mahama's relationship with Appiah Stadium

Appiah Stadium has never hidden his admiration for Ibrahim Mahama, with both of them being spotted in public on numerous occasions.

In April last month, Appiah Stadium labelled Ibrahim Mahama as his lifesaver and provider after he debunked rumours of disrespecting Appiah Stadium.

In a video, Appiah Stadium said Ibrahim Mahama would cut ties with him if he ever disrespected Despite, hence urging Ghanaians to disregard that rumour.

Ibrahim Mahama gifts Appiah Stadium a car

In December 2024, after the 2024 election, Ibrahim Mahama extended his benevolence to Appiah Stadium by gifting him a brand-new car.

A video, which went viral, showed Appiah Stadium in an excited mood as he flaunted the new car.

The benevolent gesture came in the wake of Appiah Stadium's support for the NDC in winning power.

Watch the video below:

Reactions as Appiah blamed for Ibrahim rift

Netizens who saw the video expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. While some believed and supported Kwame Nkrumah Tikese's remarks, others disregarded his claim.

Another section of social media users called out Appiah Stadium for allegedly making the remarks about Kwame Nkrumah.

@Kingsley wrote:

"You are an elderly man, so if someone you had that relationship with suddenly ignores you, you should have made an effort to find out why he suddenly has ignored you before Appiah Stadium came telling you a story after 9 years. Please, people can do anything, so don't blame Ibrahim 4 anything if you could not try to find out why."

@Dk Ogyam wrote:

"Appiah Stadium is more Judas Iscariot."

@Stefan wrote:

"He doesn't have time for disloyal people."

@Wapiza wrote:

"It's Abeiku Santana who did that."

@PK wrote:

"Now that your party has gone into opposition, you want to amend broken relationships. Jon man."

@Ziggy Junior wrote:

"He didn’t value his friendship period.. from his posture,..he said something about him. That's why he can’t face him !!"

Appiah Stadium gives up on the appointment dream

Appiah Stadium has seemingly given up on his desire to be appointed by President John Dramani Mahama for a position in his government.

The staunch NDC supporter was at Parliament for the national budget presentation by Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Baah Forson.

He was asked by some reporters to present the position he desired in Mahama's government, and he responded, admitting that his educational background was a hindrance.

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Source: YEN.com.gh