Richest personalities in Ghana prefer not to disclose such information as incomes and net worth. It makes the question: “Who is the richest man in Ghana?” one of the most frequently asked by Ghanaians. Despite the fact that it is not an easy task to find 100% true figures, we have managed to create a comprehensive rating of the top 10 richest men in Ghana in 2017-2018.
Richest personalities in Ghana prefer not to disclose such information as incomes and net worth. It makes the question: “Who is the richest man in Ghana?” one of the most frequently asked by Ghanaians. Despite the fact that it is not an easy task to find 100% true figures, we have managed to create a comprehensive rating of the top 10 richest men in Ghana in 2017-2018.
We have compiled our list in the ascending order, so be patient to find out the leader of our rating.
- Alhaji Adamu Idrissu with estimated net worth of $550 million starts the list of the richest man in Ghana.
This businessman is a mogul in logistics and transport. He owns Global Haulage (the company makes money on the evacuation and transportation of cocoa). We are not surprised by the millionaire status of Alhaji Adamu Idrissu because cocoa is one of the main export products from Ghana.
- Ramchand Udharam Mohinani with estimated net worth of $580 million
This man has Indian descent and made his wealth by investing in plastic production. He is an owner of Mohinani group and also acquired some other companies recently.
- Joseph Siaw Agyepong with estimated net worth of $600 million
The wealth of this man derived from a flourishing company operating in logistics, waste management, automobiles, ICT, manufacturing, oil and gas, and Banking. The company’s name is Jospong holdings and it is said that it has interests in eleven different industries in Ghana. Such diversity gives Joseph Siaw Agyepong a lot of money.
- Kwabena Duffuor with estimated net worth of $680 million
This businessman knows how to build a successful business so there is no wonder that he is on our list as one the richest men in Ghana. He is a stakeholder in UniBank, the Institute for Fiscal Studies, and House of Duffuor Asset holdings. Probably very soon we will see another Duffuor on such list because sons of the successful businessman are also involved in the commercial industry in Ghana and have strong positions there.
- Mohammed Ahmed Odaymat with estimated net worth of $800 million
Being the CEO of the Board of BBC Industrial, this businessman entered our list of the wealthiest man in Ghana. A big part of Mohammed Ahmed Odaymat’s incomes come from his many companies, for example, Rana Motors and Metal Works Engineering.
- Michael Ibrahim Mahama with estimated net worth of $860 million
This businessman owns Engineers and Planners – Africa’s largest mining firm. He has inherited the passion in private sector from his father, also successful mogul.
- Nabil Edmond Moukarzel with estimated net worth of $900 million
This one of the most prominent investors in the country reportedly owns the most part of shares in Fina Trade Group. We can say for sure that only a talented businessman can make such a fortune.
- Sir Sam Jonah with estimated net worth of $1.2 billion
We have come to the leaders of our rating and in the third place is a famous mogul in the mining industry. Sir Sam Jonah has about fourteen mineral assets in some African countries and owns company Jonah Capital.
- Ernesto Taricone with estimated net worth of $1.3 billion
This rich businessman owns Trasacco group. The Charles Ernesto Taricone’s civil engineering company deals also in industrial investments thus creating job opportunities for both locals and foreigners. So this man not only earns money but as well gives an opportunity to earn for the citizens of his country.
- Charles Ampofo with estimated net worth of $1.46 billion
This is a household name for all Ghanaians and even more. Charles Ampofo is a founder and CEO of oil and gas company Kampac Group. Its headquarters is located in Dubai, while there are also offices in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Venezuela, Greece, the UK, Senegal, and Canada. The company deals with real estate, travel agencies, and communications. So nobody is surprised that this man holds the leading position on the list of the wealthiest Ghanaians and can be called the richest man in Ghana.
Now you know top 10 richest men in Ghana and fields thanks to which they have managed to earn such big money. Businessmen are not the only who own fortunes in Ghana, many Ghanaian celebrities of the movie and music industries, as well as sports celebrities breathe down the businessmen necks. Click here to read more latest news in Ghana and to find other interesting ratings of the last year.