Ibrahim Mahama (L) and Bright Simons
IMANI Africa’s Vice President, Bright Simons, has filed an application in the High Court, requesting that Ibrahim Mahama and his company, Engineers & Planners, admit to 38 specific facts in connection with an ongoing defamation lawsuit against him.
The application, filed in the High Court with universal jurisdiction, seeks to obtain crucial background information regarding Mahama’s financial interests, political exposure, and economic affiliations—particularly in Ghana’s mining sector.
Simons’ legal team has given the plaintiffs 14 days to respond to the list of claims. These claims cover a wide range of topics, including Ibrahim Mahama’s classification as a politically exposed person (PEP), and the detailed financial and contractual arrangements between Engineers & Planners and Abosso Goldfields Limited.
The motion emphasizes Mahama’s close ties to political power as the brother of former President John Dramani Mahama and asserts that he is the sole shareholder of Engineers & Planners.
It also cites a 2013 transaction involving Red Sky Aviation’s registration in the Isle of Man, in which offshore law firm Appleby allegedly categorized Mahama as a politically exposed high-risk individual.
Additionally, Simons is asking the court to confirm that Engineers & Planners’ agreements with Abosso Goldfields—amounting to $117 million from 2015 to 2019, and $300 million from 2020 to 2025—have represented some of the company’s most significant revenue streams both in Ghana and internationally.
The motion further claims that, since mining activities ceased at Damang in 2023, Engineers & Planners has not received payments from Abosso Goldfields.
The company has reportedly entered discussions with banks, including Stanbic Ghana, regarding concerns over loan servicing. Simons also notes that the company holds a $230 million equipment financing deal with Caterpillar via the Mansour Group and has borrowed over $50 million from Stanbic.
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