How Much Of Taxpayers Money Is Being Spent On Sharaf Mahama, Who Follows JM On All Official Trips?-Sir-Obama Ask
A dedicated supporter of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sir-Obama Pokuase, has sparked heated discussions online by questioning the financial implications of former President John Dramani Mahama's son, Sharaf Mahama, accompanying his father on official trips. Sir Obama’s concern revolves around the use of Ghanaian taxpayers’ money for what he describes as non-essential expenditure.
In a Facebook post shared on January 26, 2025, Sir-Obama Pokuase wrote, “So, how much of the taxpayers' money is being expended on Sharaf Mahama (a non-government official) who continues to follow his father on all official trips – both local and international? The taxpayer must know!”
His query highlights the frequent presence of Sharaf Mahama during his father's travels, raising questions about the legitimacy of such expenditures. Sir-Obama emphasized that as a non-government official, Sharaf's presence on these trips, which include the use of Ghana’s presidential jet and luxurious accommodations, places an unnecessary burden on the public purse.
In a follow-up post, Sir-Obama Pokuase accused critics of hypocrisy. He recalled the backlash faced by Gyankroma Akufo-Addo, President Nana Akufo-Addo's daughter, when she opened a restaurant during her father’s tenure.
He remarked, “The very people who berated Gyankroma for daring to own a restaurant (by virtue of her father being President), suddenly find nothing wrong with Sharaf Mahama joining his father on all official trips.”
Screenshot of his post below
Sir-Obama further alleged that Sharaf Mahama enjoys privileges funded by taxpayers, such as staying in luxurious hotels and utilizing state resources like the presidential jet. According to him, the lack of public outcry about these actions exposes double standards and political biases in how Ghanaians critique leaders and their families.
This controversy has reignited debates about the role of family members of political figures and their access to state resources. While some argue that Sharaf Mahama’s involvement may be personal and unrelated to state funds, others believe transparency and accountability are necessary in such matters.
As this debate unfolds, Ghanaians are left to reflect on Sir-Obama’s pointed criticism: Are such expenditures justifiable, or is this a case of unchecked privilege at the expense of the taxpayer?
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