The Minority in Parliament has warned of a “dangerous drift towards state capture” in Ghana’s mining sector, accusing businessman Ibrahim Mahama, brother of President John Dramani Mahama, of wielding undue influence over key state institutions.

Speaking to journalists, Minority Spokesperson on Lands and Natural Resources, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, claimed that companies linked to Ibrahim Mahama have gained unprecedented advantages since the President returned to office.

He argued that this growing convergence between private corporate interests and public regulatory bodies threatens transparency, economic stability, and democratic accountability.

The Minority highlighted the upcoming transition of the Damang gold mine from Goldfields Ghana to state control as an example of a lack of transparency, noting that Parliament and the public remain uncertain about the future operator.

Mr Ampratwum-Sarpong also detailed a series of appointments in regulatory agencies, alleging close ties between key officials and Ibrahim Mahama’s businesses, including GIADEC, the Minerals Commission, GoldBod, and the Minerals Income and Investment Fund.

He argued that these connections indicate a systemic concentration of power around a single private actor.

The Minority is demanding clarity on the Damang mine’s future operator and a full investigation into the alleged conflicts of interest and institutional capture in the mining sector.