Former President John Dramani Mahama has refuted claims that he is one of the wealthiest men in Ghana and is worth over 900 million dollars.
The former President talking on Power 98.7 FM in South Africa stated that he does not have even 2 million dollars in his accounts and wonders why people deliberately misinform the public over how much he is worth.
“Never, [I am] nowhere near [that] and in Ghana there is an asset declaration commission and I have declared my assets.”
The former NDC leader added “I am absolutely nowhere near that [amount].”
According to the former President, claims that he enriched himself during his presidency are frivolous and deliberately put out by his opponents for political expediency.
He added that most people also confuse him with his brother – Ibrahim Mahama – who is a wealthy businessman in Ghana.
“I am not anywhere near even 2 million dollars to talk about 900 million dollars.
“Often my brother [Mahama] is confused with me, my brother is a businessman, he has his assets and I have no interest in his business and I don’t own shares in his business.
“I am a farmer, I have published a book and I have earned royalties from my book and I earn from my farm and that is it, I live a very modest life,” the former President who ruled Ghana from 2012 to 2016 said.
The former president is in South Africa to be decorated with the African Political Leader of the Year Award in South Africa today, February 23, 2017.
The African Leadership Magazine is awarding him for his contribution towards deepening and enriching Ghana’s democracy and his towering status as one of Africa’s best.
Source: starrfmonline.com
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YOU ARE NOT EVEN ASHAMED OF YOUR LIES. THIEFMAN AN HIS BROTHER IBRAHIM THIEFMAN
You can tell that fairy tale to the marines.If a South African magazine is giving you an award just take it and ***barred word***.It is a known fact that the South african leader is just as corrupt as you so if they reward corruption then it is their business. We in Ghana know that you are the worst leader ever in Ghana.Handing over power peacefully.?My friend You had no choice.The people would have torn you into shreds if you had tried anything funny.
God bless you my president, may u live long. you are still my president in my heart.
Mr. Fmr President, can you tell God what you just told the public? It can only be South Africa. And if it is true what you said, what a gentleman you are. But are you sure? It looks like you are the most cunning Statesman of our time. You were "More Material, Less Humanity" leader, building a heaven for yourself on earth. I pray there would be no JDM leader again in Ghana. All the best though.
Mahama paaa who are you trying to kid? Even little ***barred word*** like Adams et al have more than that. Stop joking!
Why didn't you declare your assets? Ghanaians will not be ***barred word***. God is watching.
when they say someone is worth 900 m, it doesnt mean you have that amount in your account...u can have 1ghc in your account and be worth 20m based on your investments and properties...so mr president,come again...
mmm so what of the account in Farida's name and the one in ur brother's name, eeeei infact we will start letting politicians swear with smaller God's like antoa, apeape, kyinaman, ak)noodi and others cos seems they dont fear to hold the bible and lie
LI.AR!!! MAY GOD PUNISH YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN AS WELL AS GRAND AND GREAT GRAND CHILDREN IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN TWO MILLION DOLLARS IN YOUR ACCOUNTS. NON.SENSE!!! EVEN IN OPPOSITION YOU STILL TAKE GHANAIANS FOR FO.OLS.
OH GHANA NDC NPP HA HA HA HMMMMMMMMMMMM