People at Aurora Apartments near Jubilee House cheered loudly when they heard about the capture of Nigerian businessman Benedict Peters. These residents feel happy because they say Peters scared them for many years. They claim the past government under Akufo-Addo protected him despite his alleged crimes. Neighbors told reporters that Peters had caused huge problems since he moved there long ago. He often bragged about his powerful friends who kept him safe from arrest.
Jacob Asamoah, one happy resident, said Peters even kept cars from National Security in his basement parking area. Asamoah sent many complaints to the police and the previous leaders about Peters's bad behavior, but nobody helped. "We feel extremely happy and thank President Mahama for this big action," Asamoah said. He wants Peters sent back to Nigeria right away to face justice. Asamoah believes the area will become peaceful again after years of trouble.
He added that Peters used the building as a place for women to meet men, loud parties, and other illegal activities. Law officers saw these things happen but took money from Peters instead of stopping him. Residents feel hopeful because the current government sent National Security, army troops, and police officers to catch Peters. His arrest makes them believe that peace will last in their neighborhood.
The arrest happened after people living there complained that Peters blocked the entrance with his cars. Many residents could not enter their homes because of this. Peters tried to hide when he learned police wanted him, but he came out when President Mahama's younger brother Ibrahim arrived at the scene. Peters and his friends carried guns and fought hard against security forces before they lost the battle. Videos show them fighting arrest.
Mustapha Gbande from the ruling NDC party helped catch Peters. He told news people that Peters ran his private army with military-type vehicles and motorcycles normal citizens should not have. Security forces led by Richard Jakpa took Peters and his friends away, also taking some cars. Peters leads Aiteo Group in Nigeria and faced questions about corruption and a COVID-19 testing contract in Ghana years back. A civil group sued Nigeria's anti-fraud agency, demanding his arrest. Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa once revealed details about the airport testing deal, saying Frontier made about $130 million during the two-year contract.
Jacob Asamoah, one happy resident, said Peters even kept cars from National Security in his basement parking area. Asamoah sent many complaints to the police and the previous leaders about Peters's bad behavior, but nobody helped. "We feel extremely happy and thank President Mahama for this big action," Asamoah said. He wants Peters sent back to Nigeria right away to face justice. Asamoah believes the area will become peaceful again after years of trouble.
He added that Peters used the building as a place for women to meet men, loud parties, and other illegal activities. Law officers saw these things happen but took money from Peters instead of stopping him. Residents feel hopeful because the current government sent National Security, army troops, and police officers to catch Peters. His arrest makes them believe that peace will last in their neighborhood.
The arrest happened after people living there complained that Peters blocked the entrance with his cars. Many residents could not enter their homes because of this. Peters tried to hide when he learned police wanted him, but he came out when President Mahama's younger brother Ibrahim arrived at the scene. Peters and his friends carried guns and fought hard against security forces before they lost the battle. Videos show them fighting arrest.
Mustapha Gbande from the ruling NDC party helped catch Peters. He told news people that Peters ran his private army with military-type vehicles and motorcycles normal citizens should not have. Security forces led by Richard Jakpa took Peters and his friends away, also taking some cars. Peters leads Aiteo Group in Nigeria and faced questions about corruption and a COVID-19 testing contract in Ghana years back. A civil group sued Nigeria's anti-fraud agency, demanding his arrest. Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa once revealed details about the airport testing deal, saying Frontier made about $130 million during the two-year contract.
