Tensions within the Mahama family have allegedly come to a head as a heated confrontation unfolded between National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Mahama and his brother Ibrahim Mahama.
According to sources close to the family, the dispute stems from Ibrahim’s reluctance to release funds to support his brother’s election campaign.
It is alleged that Ibrahim expressed concerns about the slim chances of John Mahama winning the upcoming election, citing this as the reason for withholding financial support.
The disagreement escalated into a physical altercation, marking a rare public display of internal strife within the prominent political family. Eyewitnesses described a heated exchange of words followed by shoving and pushing between the two brothers.
The incident has sent shockwaves through political circles, raising questions about the implications for John Mahama’s campaign and the unity of the NDC ahead of the elections.
While the Mahama family has yet to issue an official statement regarding the altercation, the rift between the brothers underscores the complexities and challenges of navigating family dynamics within the political arena.
Ghanaian politician John Mahama was appointed vice president of Ghana in 2009. Following President John Evans Atta Mills’s passing in July 2012, Mahama assumed the presidency. Later that year, he was elected president, a position he held until 2017.
He seeks to win the 2024 general elections.
