President John Dramani Mahama has made it clear that no one will receive special treatment in the case of a man arrested for firing a gun at a public event in Accra, emphasizing that legal procedures will take their full course.
The President shared his stance during a brief but lighthearted exchange with Nigerian music star Asake at the Supercar Spectacle Sponsors Appreciation event on December 30. The conversation came just days after the incident sparked public concern and drew swift police action.
The suspect, Abubakari Sadick, popularly known as Cyborg, was arrested on December 29 following the circulation of a video showing him firing a gun at a December in GH event held at El-Wak Stadium on December 28.
During the event, as President Mahama greeted Asake and his entourage, he recalled the incident, asking, “he’s the one the guy fired the gun for?” After confirmation from those present, the President added, “And he ended up in trouble,” prompting laughter from the crowd.
Asake expressed remorse over the incident and appealed for leniency, explaining that the act happened in a moment of excitement. The President acknowledged the plea but remained firm, responding, “Don’t worry about it. The law is the law.”
The exchange, captured on video and widely shared on social media, showed President Mahama alongside his brother Ibrahim Mahama, businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye, actor John Dumelo, and Asake.
Earlier the same day, the Criminal Investigation Department confirmed the arrest through a statement from its Cyber Vetting Team. According to the police, Cyborg was apprehended at Adenta for unlawfully discharging a firearm at a public event.
“The suspect, identified as Abubakari Sadick, popularly known as ‘Cyborg,’ was arrested on 29th December 2025 at Adenta for possession and discharging of firearm,” the statement read.
Police said the firearm involved, a Derya MK-12 with registration number 22-GHA-1162, was retrieved and secured as part of ongoing investigations.
“The suspect is currently in police custody, assisting with investigations, and will be put before the court to face justice,” the statement added.
Authorities also reminded the public that owning a firearm does not grant the right to use it recklessly. “Possessing a registered firearm does not give the holder the right to discharge it indiscriminately. Firearms licences can be revoked, and the individual can be charged accordingly,” the police cautioned.
The incident has reignited discussions about public safety during festive events, particularly as the suspect reportedly justified his actions as a celebratory gesture for Asake, who had arrived in Ghana days earlier to perform at the AfroFuture Festival.
Police sources noted that the video’s online circulation triggered immediate attention from Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno, leading to the suspect’s arrest and the swift escalation of the matter.
