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Richest Politicians In Ghana 2020, The First Person Will Shock You

opolis beautDec 17, 2020Read original

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Charles Ampofo – $1.46 billion

Charles Ampofo is the brains behind the reputable and thriving Kampac Group. He is the Founder and Chairman of the Oil Company and the richest politician in Ghana. The Group, whose primary business is Kampac Oil, also engages in other activities. He is also a member of the Fortune Forum Group.

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Dr. Kwame Addo Kufuor – $1.2 billion

With a net worth of $1. 2 billion, Dr. Kwame Addo Kufuor makes it to the list of richest politicians in Ghana.

In 2008, he became the Minister for Interior. Later in 2017, he was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust, the state pension fund by President Nana Akufo Addo. He is the president of the Ghana Chamber of Mines as well as Kojo. He is also the COO and investment banker of Ghana Home Loans.

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John Dramani Mahama – $900 million

He is the former president of Ghana. The politician previously served as the vice - president before assuming office after the death of his predecessor, the late Prof. John Atta Mills. His wealth is attributed to his various powerful positions he has held in the country. For instance, he also served as the Minister for Communications and MP for Bole Bamboi.

4.

Michael Ibrahim Mahama– 860 million

The respected Ghanaian businessman is the backbone of Engineers and Planners. He is also the proud owner of various businesses in Ghana. He is a sibling to former president John Mahama. The tycoon has businesses linked to the mining industry.

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The Irani Family – $800 million

Who are the Iranis? These are two brothers, Edmund Irani and Anthony Irani. The family is behind the company Brothers & Others Limited, one of the largest and popular wheat flour company in Ghana. They have created jobs for more than 400 people and account for about 60% of wheat flour sales in the country.

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Kwabena Duffuor – $680 million

Kwabena Duffuor has been rated as the sixth wealthiest tycoon in the country. He is the CEO of House of Duffour Asset Holdings. The businessman also owns a lion share of UniBank shares. He has previously held influential positions in the government.

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Dr. Sam E. Jonah – $650

He is the executive chairman of Jonah Capital, which is located in South Africa.