15/06/2025
I recently came across a video featuring Okatakyie Afrifa, in which he was criticizing John Dramani Mahama's son for organizing a boxing show. In his analysis, he took a rather controversial stance by comparing this event to a luxury restaurant opened by President Akufo-Addo’s daughter. Afrifa raised questions about the source of funding for Mahama’s son, suggesting that since he has not held a job in the traditional sense, it is questionable how he acquired the finances for such a grand event.Furthermore, Afrifa pointed out that Akufo-Addo’s daughter faced significant backlash from the public for her expensive restaurant, questioning why there seems to be a double standard when it comes to inquiries about the source of wealth behind Mahama's son’s ventures. However, it is important to note that Sharaff, Mahama's son, has played an instrumental role in revitalizing Ghanaian boxing, contributing positively to the sport even while his father was in opposition. Okatakyie’s analysis, in my opinion, appears rather superficial and lacks nuance. Instead of recognizing the positive impacts of Mahama's son's investments in boxing, Afrifa's remarks come across as an unfounded attack, implying that the family is engaging in illicit behavior merely for organizing a show. This kind of rhetoric is not only misleading but potentially damaging.It may be time for the Dramani family to consider legal action against Afrifa for defamation, especially as he fails to provide any substantial evidence to support his claims of wrongdoing. In a society where public figures are often scrutinized, it is crucial that accusations are grounded in facts rather than baseless allegations. I genuinely wish Afrifa had approached this matter with a more factual basis instead of resorting to unverified claims about Mahama's son being a thief. Such irresponsible discourse only serves to cloud the real contributions that the Dramani family is making to sports in Ghana. For The Records John Dramani Mahama The Great NKD Ameyaw Debrah Charles Wundengba Dr Frank Amoakohene Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum