Security officials caught Bright Mensah Bonsu for allegedly selling Ghana High Commission property in Lagos without permission. He collected $1.5 million from buyers after claiming the beachfront land was worth $5.3 million. This money never reached any government accounts. Investigators found that Bonsu had no official role despite calling himself a special aide to the late High Commissioner Alhaji Rashid Bawa. Documents show he signed papers despite lacking the authority to handle diplomatic assets.
Authorities wonder how Bonsu received a diplomatic passport in October 2023 when he met none of the requirements. He told investigators unnamed higher-ups gave him instructions and access to official documents. The current Mahama administration promised both Nigerian officials and the buyer they would handle the case quickly. Government sources said nobody would escape justice in what they called a grand conspiracy against Ghana.
Officials made clear that no diplomatic properties are for sale. They promised to recover the missing money and protect Ghana's international reputation. The government wants to maintain good relationships with Nigeria despite this incident. Law enforcement expects court proceedings to begin soon as they continue investigating who else might have been involved in the scheme.
Authorities wonder how Bonsu received a diplomatic passport in October 2023 when he met none of the requirements. He told investigators unnamed higher-ups gave him instructions and access to official documents. The current Mahama administration promised both Nigerian officials and the buyer they would handle the case quickly. Government sources said nobody would escape justice in what they called a grand conspiracy against Ghana.
Officials made clear that no diplomatic properties are for sale. They promised to recover the missing money and protect Ghana's international reputation. The government wants to maintain good relationships with Nigeria despite this incident. Law enforcement expects court proceedings to begin soon as they continue investigating who else might have been involved in the scheme.
