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Claim: A Facebook post claims that the late Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed left behind a will revealing an AI-powered investment platform called “PrimeAura” that allegedly generated millions of cedis, with the details reportedly published by GhanaWeb.
Verdict: False! The Facebook post is part of a phishing investment scam that exploits GhanaWeb’s credibility to lure users into depositing money and sharing personal information.
Full Text
A Facebook post (archived here) claims that the late Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed left behind a will revealing a secret artificial intelligence-powered investment platform that allegedly generated millions of cedis. The post includes an image that appears to be a will and directs users to a webpage that appears to be a GhanaWeb report.
The article claims the politician accumulated over GHC 58 million through a platform known as “PrimeAura” and encourages readers to register and invest at least GHC 3,100 to start earning similar profits.
But did GhanaWeb actually publish this story, and did Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed leave behind such an investment scheme in his will?
DUBAWA investigated the claim, which could mislead.
Verification
GhanaWeb denies publishing the story. DUBAWA contacted the news desk editor at GhanaWeb, Etsey Atisu, who confirmed the publication is not theirs.
According to him, “No, we didn’t. It is a phishing from hackers.” He also indicated the issue was being handled internally.
Also, the link does not lead to GhanaWeb. Although the page looks like GhanaWeb, the URL points to anunciosdatv.com. This is a third-party domain, not the official GhanaWeb website. The story heavily promotes an investment platform called PrimeAura and instructs readers to: register through a link, deposit GHC 3,100, wait for a phone call, and start automated trading.
Does PrimeAura “exist” as an entity?
There is a UK-registered company, PRIMEAURA LTD (Company No. 15863006), listed at Companies House. This means the legal entity exists on paper and was incorporated in 2024 with a listed officer and registered address in the UK.
What PrimeAura claims to be
Multiple online sites labelled “PrimeAura” present it as an AI‑powered trading platform for cryptocurrency, forex, stocks, and CFDs with automated trading tools, market signals, educational resources, and global market access. There is no clear public proof that PrimeAura itself is licensed as a financial services provider with major financial regulators (e.g., FCA UK, ASIC Australia, SEC USA). PrimeAura has also not been authorised by Ghana’s Financial Services Commission (no evidence found).
Fabricated narrative around the politician
The article fabricates dramatic claims, including that the late former Environment Minister, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, left GHC 58 million on the platform, that a notary publicly revealed the will, and that his heirs must cooperate to withdraw the funds. However, no credible Ghanaian media outlet has reported such claims. The story reads like advertorial marketing, not journalism.
Suspicious “will” image
The image of the alleged will shared in the Facebook post is also suspicious. The document appears blurred and largely unreadable, making it impossible to verify its authenticity or confirm the contents claimed in the article.
Key details such as the text body and official markings are not clearly legible. In legitimate reports involving a will or legal document, the text is typically visible enough to allow verification.
The poor quality and obscured text raise further doubts about the claim’s credibility and suggest the image may have been used solely to create the appearance of authenticity.
Fake comments used to build trust
The page includes dozens of comments claiming people have already made profits, such as: “I earned GHS 1,750 in hours,” “Money hit my account in seconds,” etc.
This tactic, called social proof manipulation, is common in fraudulent investment promotions.
Conclusion
The post claiming that the late Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed left a will tied to an AI investment platform is false. The page impersonates GhanaWeb, and the site’s editor has confirmed that the article was not published by them and is a phishing attempt by hackers.
