Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Gbande
Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Gbande, has denied claims that Ibrahim Mahama, the brother of President Mahama, intervened in the matter involving Nigerian businessman Benedict Peters.
Reports on Monday, April 7, 2025, suggested that National Security operatives arrested Peters at the Aurora Apartments in Kanda, near the Jubilee House, following an intervention by Ibrahim Mahama.
The arrest took place during an operation led by Mustapha Gbande after the businessman, along with some unidentified armed men, blocked the entrance to the residential facility with his vehicles, restricting free movement for residents.
In an interview on Joy News, Mustapha Gbande emphasized that Ibrahim Mahama had no involvement in the resolution of the matter.
“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.
He also refuted reports suggesting that National Security operatives were involved in restoring law and order.
“National Security did not take part in this operation at all. As soon as we had arrested him, the Regional Police Commander and the Divisional Police Commander arrived and took over the matter,” Gbande added.
National Security Operations: The story that Ibrahim Mahama came to intervene during the arrest of Nigerian businessman, Ben Peters was untrue – Mustapha Gbande.#ThePulse pic.twitter.com/v1vbYerCkR
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