1 week Ago By Ghana News
According to GhanaWeb, Mustapha Gbande, Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, has refuted allegations that Ibrahim Mahama, brother of President John Mahama, played a role in resolving the incident involving Nigerian businessman Benedict Peters. Reports circulating on April 7, 2025, claimed that Peters was apprehended by security personnel at the Aurora Apartments in Kanda, close to the Jubilee House, allegedly following Ibrahim Mahama’s intervention. The arrest reportedly stemmed from an incident in which Peters and a group of unidentified armed individuals used their vehicles to block access to the residential premises, disrupting movement for other occupants.
The operation was led by Mustapha Gbande. Speaking in an interview on Joy News, Gbande clarified that Ibrahim Mahama had no influence over the handling of the situation. According to him, Ibrahim Mahama, who resides in the same area, only approached the scene after hearing about the disturbance.
Upon arrival, he briefly spoke with Gbande, who updated him on the ongoing situation. At that point, Peters was about to be transferred to the police station. After exchanging greetings with Peters, Mahama left the scene.
“The story that Ibrahim Mahama intervened is untrue. Many people live there, and Ibrahim Mahama heard about the disturbance because he is a resident. He drove straight to the location, only to find us there.
He called me outside, asked about the situation, and I explained to him. At that time, we were about to move Mr. Peters to the police station.
He greeted Peters, as they are friends, and then he drove off,” Gbande explained. Gbande also dismissed claims that the National Security apparatus was involved in the operation. He stated that once Peters was detained, the matter was immediately handed over to the appropriate police authorities, including the Regional and Divisional Police Commanders.
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