Ghanaian media personality Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah has leveled serious accusations against former President John Dramani Mahama, alleging that he is covertly collaborating with coup leaders in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. Afrifa-Mensah claims Mahama is engaged in secretive dealings with Russia, possibly involving the diversion of Ghana’s gold as part of these alleged arrangements.
These allegations come in the wake of Mahama’s recent visits to the Sahel region, where he held talks with military rulers such as Mali’s Assimi Goïta, Niger’s Abdourahamane Tchiani, and Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré. Officially, these trips were framed as diplomatic efforts to rebuild ties between these countries and ECOWAS following their respective coups.
However, on his program For the Records, Afrifa-Mensah cast doubt on the stated purpose of these visits. He alleged that Mahama was using them to advance Russian interests in the region, suggesting that Ghana’s gold might be secretly involved in these dealings.
Afrifa-Mensah further criticized Mahama’s decision to involve Gbevlo Lartey, rather than formal ambassadors, in handling diplomatic engagements in the Sahel. He argued that such a move raised red flags and could indicate hidden motives, potentially linked to financial dealings influenced by Russian connections.
“Mahama is collaborating with the Russians, and this has been confirmed by a whistleblower,” Afrifa-Mensah asserted. “Where is Ghana’s gold going? He allegedly used it as collateral during his campaign, and now he’s repaying debts with it. Ghanaians deserve transparency on this issue.”
He also questioned why a former civilian president would be actively engaging with military regimes, suggesting that Mahama’s campaign funding might have ties to these governments, posing potential risks to Ghana’s national security.
Afrifa-Mensah concluded by warning that those who backed Mahama’s political efforts might have expected returns, implying that Ghana’s natural resources are being used to settle political debts.