Ibrahim Mahama Praises Osei Kwame Despite at Automobile Launch, Says His Wealth is Real

Ibrahim Mahama Praises Osei Kwame Despite at Automobile Launch, Says His Wealth is Real

  • Ibrahim Mahama got guests at the Despite Automobile Museum launch laughing when he showered praises on the CEO of the Despite Media
  • In a video, Mr Mahama described Osei Kwame Despite as a wealthy man richest whose wealth is clean
  • Netizens who saw the video expressed mixed reactions in the comments sections, as some laughed over the post, while others drew various meanings from his words

Renowned businessman and industrialist Ibrahim Mahama has publicly lauded Dr Osei Kwame Despite, describing him as a true wealthy man.

In a video, the renowned Ghanaian entrepreneur paid glowing tribute to Dr Despite, declaring that his wealth was clean.

Ibrahim Mahama, Osei Kwame Despite, Despite Automobile Launch, Chairman Wontumi
Ibrahim Mahama
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This rare commendation was made during the grand launch of the Despite Automobile Museum and Showroom in Accra over the weekend.

The high-profile event brought together influential figures from Ghana’s business, entertainment, and traditional leadership circles.

Among the distinguished guests was Ibrahim Mahama, founder of Engineers and Planners and a respected name in African entrepreneurship. Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II also graced the occassion with his presence.

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While posing for a picture with Osei Kwame Despite, Ibrahim Mahama, showered praises on the wealthy businessman.

"No be joins oo, no be excavator money oo, e be real money," he said in a video which has since gone viral online.
Ibrahim Mahama, Osei Kwame Despite, Despite Automobile Launch, Chairman Wontumi
Some Ghanaians believe that Ibrahim Mahama's praise to Osei Kwame Despite is a jab to Chairman Wontumi Image source: Wontumi TV
Source: Instagram

Many Ghanaians have interpreted Ibrahim Mahama's comment as a jab at the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, who has been accused of engaging in illegal mining.

The embattled NPP chairman remains in custody after he was arrested on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, after making an appearance at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Accra.

Watch the video of Ibrahim Mahama showering praises on Osei Kwame Despite below:

Netizens react as Ibrahim Mahama praises Despite

Netizens who saw the video of Ibrahim Mahama expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. Many were impressed with the post.

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@Emmanuel Asamoah81 wrote:

"Eeii akutia paaa nie this one de3 straight bullet to Chairman Wontumi."

@CASTOR OIL wrote:

"President Mahama and his family are best known for their jokes and how to make people happy around them."

@Alexander Ofosu wrote:

"Rich men laugh alone is valued at $1m."

@Wendyx wrote:

"Buh Ibrahim Mahama be fine man ooh chale🥰."

@Nanapoku wrote:

"Stray bullet to someone I can’t mention. “YOU CAN’T”

@Barca.27 wrote:

"Ibrahim Mahama know how to tease ."

Despite’s daughter grabs attention at Automobile launch

In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that Dr Osei Kwame Despite's daughter, Nana Ama Osei, made a bold fashion statement at her father's automobile museum launch held in Accra.

Nana Ama Osei stole the spotlight alongside her brothers, Saahene Osei, Kennedy Osei, and Ofori Osei, at the highly anticipated launch of their father's automobile museum, held on June 1, 2025, in Accra, Ghana.

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Social media users who saw the post were impressed and commented on Nana Ama Osei's flawless look and designer bag on Instagram.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Jessie Ola-Morris (Human-Interest Editor) Jessie Ola-Morris is a Human Interest editor at YEN.com.gh. She has over three years of experience in journalism. She graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Her journalism career started with myjoyonline.com, a subsidiary of The Multimedia Group Limited, where she worked as a writer. Jessie also previously served as a multimedia journalist for The Independent Ghana. In 2024, Jessie completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: jessie.ola-morris@yen.com.gh

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