The Akufo-Addo government has once again given yet another 'sweetheart' contract to Nigerian billionaire Benedict Peters, who is alleged to have amassed millions through shady COVID tests at the airport, as claimed by X (formerly Twitter) user @GhanaCrimes.

In a tweet by @GhanaCrimes on April 18, 2024, the X user asserted that President Akufo-Addo has "handed our Saglemi Housing Project" to the businessman.

"The Nigerian billionaire who made millions through the shady COVID tests at the airport has been handed our Saglemi Housing Project," parts of the tweet read.

The Saglemi Housing Project, which was started in 2012 to address Ghana's housing deficit, aimed to provide 5,000 affordable units near Prampram.

Despite starting construction, delays, funding issues, and corruption allegations led to its stall.

Discussions now centre on involving the private sector to revive and complete the project.

@GhanaCrimes, continued that Mr Peters may have made prior investments in the political campaign of Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo, which is believed to now yield significant returns, comparing the situation to the success of Tesla for Elon Musk.

"Whatever investment he made in @NAkufoAddo before he won the 2016 elections has paid off more than Tesla did for Elon Musk" he added.

Who is Benedict Peters?

Benedict Peters is a Nigerian billionaire businessman with significant investments in the oil and gas and mining industries. He is the founder and CEO of Aiteo Group, which is one of Africa's largest indigenous oil producers.

Peters has been recognized for his role in the energy sector and has recently been involved in initiatives aimed at supporting Africa's role in the global green economy.