The Deputy Minister of Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, has rejected what he described as “false and malicious” reports alleging that military lands have been handed over to Ibrahim Mahama, the brother of President John Dramani Mahama, for development.
In a post on Facebook on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, he wrote: “I wish to firmly dismiss and ignore any false and malicious reports suggesting that military lands have been given to the President’s brother to develop. That story is completely untrue.”
Mr Genfi clarified that the project in question is a redevelopment initiative by the Ghana Armed Forces aimed at replacing aging infrastructure at Burma Camp in Accra. The facilities, he said, date back to the colonial era and are in a dilapidated condition.
According to the deputy minister, the redevelopment is being supported through a self-help housing project, with a major contribution from Ibrahim Mahama, chief executive of Dzata Group Holding Limited.
He said Mahama has donated GHC120 million toward the construction of 10 blocks, each comprising 16 housing units.
“In support of this noble initiative, Mr. Ibrahim Mahama has generously donated GHC120 million as part of the replacement programme,” he said.
The funds were announced during a fundraising luncheon held at the Ghana Military Academy, which was chaired by Sam Jonah and attended by corporate leaders and partners of the armed forces.
Mr Genfi praised the donation as an act of patriotism, saying it would directly improve living conditions for military personnel.
“His contribution will directly improve the welfare of our gallant men and women in uniform, who sacrifice daily for the peace and security of our nation,” he said.
