Man, who allegedly sold Ghana's diplomatic mission property in Lagos arrested - Ghana Business News

The Property in Lagos

Bright Mensah Bonsu has been arrested by Ghanaian security operatives. He received $1.5 million cash and signed documents to sell a prime property. This property belongs to Ghana’s High Commission in Nigeria.

Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced the arrest. He stated, “We got him!” Bonsu claims to be a special aide to the late Alhaji Rashid Bawa, former Ghana High Commissioner to Nigeria.

Minister Ablakwa emphasized that the $1.5 million was not paid into government accounts. There is no record of this cash at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Documents show that Bonsu and his collaborators valued the Lagos property at $5.3 million.

They considered the $1.5 million as just the first installment. The Minister suggested that their plans may have been disrupted by the upcoming 2024 elections.

Ablakwa also mentioned an investigation into how Bonsu received a diplomatic passport on October 18, 2023. He noted that Bonsu should not have been eligible for such a passport.

Bonsu was not an employee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Ghana High Commission in Nigeria. However, he was often seen with the High Commissioner.

As they prepare for criminal prosecution, it will be interesting to see how Bonsu supports his claims about acting on instructions from superiors.

Ablakwa assured Nigerian officials and buyers that they take this matter seriously. They are committed to bringing those responsible to justice and recovering the $1.5 million.

He stated that no one involved in this conspiracy would be shielded by the Mahama administration. The government aims to protect its international image and relations with Nigeria.

“We promised justice will be done,” he said firmly. “No diplomatic property belonging to Ghana is for sale.” Severe consequences await anyone who challenges this resolve.