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Key Points
- Benedict Peters' dispute with Accra apartment developers stemmed from denied access to a private lift, leading to a peaceful vehicle protest.
- Ghana Police clarified that no arrest occurred involving Peters, attributing the incident to a routine road closure and traffic management.
- Benedict Peters continues to lead Aiteo in Africa’s energy sector and expands mining operations through Bravura Holdings in gold, copper, and lithium.
Regarding the recent incident at the Accra apartment complex involving Pan-African businessman Benedict Peters, sources familiar with the matter have clarified the details of the situation.
The dispute stemmed from ongoing issues with the property developers regarding Peters’ access to a private lift that directly serves his residence. Despite several requests over the past two weeks, the issue remained unresolved, forcing Peters to use the general staircase, which caused considerable frustration.
On Monday morning, in an effort to peacefully protest, Peters temporarily parked four of his vehicles on the internal road within the complex. The vehicles were stationary for a few hours, but the situation remained calm, and there were no disruptions to public order.
Contrary to some of the misinformation circulating, Peters was not accompanied by armed guards or a convoy of vehicles, nor were there any roadblocks. After discussions with the property developers, the matter was resolved without further incident.
Traffic incident involving police clarified
In a related development, the Ghana Police Service addressed rumors circulating on social media regarding Peters’ alleged arrest. The police confirmed that no such event took place.
The brief delay in Peters’ movements was caused by a temporary road closure due to construction work. The presence of uniformed officers directing traffic led some observers to incorrectly assume that Peters was being detained.
A police spokesperson clarified that the situation was simply a routine traffic issue. "Our officers were present to manage the traffic and ensure the road was cleared promptly," the spokesperson stated.
Eyewitnesses at the scene affirmed that while the presence of security personnel drew attention, the situation remained calm throughout. The public was reassured that Mr. Peters was not involved in any legal issues or confrontations. Sources close to the businessman confirmed that he has since resumed his regular activities without any disruption.
In light of the confusion, authorities have urged the public to verify information before sharing it, particularly on social media platforms, where misinformation can spread quickly.
Driving growth in Africa’s energy and mining sectors
Beyond the recent apartment dispute, Benedict Peters remains firmly focused on expanding his business footprint across the continent. He is the founder of Aiteo, Africa’s largest privately owned integrated energy company, with operations across West and Southern Africa.
In Nigeria, Aiteo runs key oil fields in the Niger Delta and Benue Trough, producing more than 90,000 barrels of oil per day. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the company rolled out the Nembe crude oil grade in partnership with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC).
With its low sulfur content and unique API gravity, the new grade is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s position in the global crude oil market. Aiteo’s flagship asset, the Nembe Creek field, also supplies a significant amount of natural gas for the country’s LNG operations on Bonny Island, helping to power both homes and industries.
Peters’ Bravura scales mining ambitions
Beyond energy, Benedict Peters is also making bold moves in Africa’s mining sector through Bravura Holdings, with projects in gold, copper, lithium, and steel across Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Nigeria, Namibia, and South Africa.
Last year, he unveiled Zimbabwe’s first world-class lithium processing facility at the Victoria Falls Annual Mining Indaba. It marked a major step for Zimbabwe’s ambitions to add value to its mineral exports
Peters is currently pushing ahead with the development of the Kamativi lithium plant, which is estimated to process 70,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate annually from a dump site holding about 25 million tonnes of material.
The Kamativi site is part of Zimbabwe’s growing lithium sector, which includes other key operations such as Arcadia near Harare, Bikita Minerals in Masvingo, and Sabi Star in Buhera.
