‘Assaulted’ Celebrated Artist Threatens Legal Action

It’s about justice, not compensation - Ibrahim Mahama tells Police

Renowned visual artist Ibrahim Mahama has clarified that his actions regarding an alleged assault by police officers are motivated by the pursuit of justice, not financial compensation. The statement followed a meeting with the Police Management Board on Thursday, March 26, 2026, as part of ongoing investigations into claims involving members of the Inspector General of Police’s Special Task Force operating the “Black Maria.” Speaking to journal…

‘I Need Justice, Not Money’ — Ibrahim Mahama Speaks on Alleged Police Assault

Renowned Ghanaian visual artist Ibrahim Mahama has clarified that his response to an alleged assault by police officers is motivated by a desire for justice, not financial compensation. His remarks follow a meeting with the Police Management Board (POMAB) on March 26, 2026, as part of ongoing investigations into the incident involving members of the Inspector General of Police’s Special Task Force, popularly known as the “Black Maria.” Speaking …

Renowned Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama meets IGP over alleged assault incident

Renowned Ghanaian visual artist, Ibrahim Mahama, has met the Police Management Board as investigations continue into allegations that he was assaulted.

‘Assaulted’ Celebrated Artist Threatens Legal Action

Ibrahim Mahama   Tamale-based Ghanaian artist, Ibrahim Mahama, has announced his intention to take legal action against members of the Black Maria — the Inspector General of Police’s Special Operations Team, after what he said was an assault by the team on him. Mr. Mahama alleged that he was assaulted by police officers on Saturday morning while traveling through Tamale. Those responsible, he said during a press conference in Tamale, “must be he…

We will get to the bottom of this – IGP assures Ibrahim Mahama after crunch meeting

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has assured the public and Mr. Ibrahim Mahama that investigations into the recent assault in Tamale will be thorough and impartial. Following the incident on March 21, the IGP invited Mr. Mahama, Founder of the Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art (SCCA) and Red Clay Studio, to provide his account of the events. “He came with a delegation to meet with the IGP and members of the Police Management Board,” a po…

Professional Standards Body to Investigate Alleged Police Assault of Ghanaian Artist Ibrahim Mahama

Ghana’s Police Professional Standards Bureau has opened an investigation following the alleged assault on Mahama, who last year became the first African artist to top the ArtReview power list.