The controversy surrounding President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to use his brother Ibrahim Mahama’s private jet instead of a state-owned aircraft has resurfaced.
In a renewed effort to address the public uproar, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, has once again stepped forward to clarify the matter.
During an interview on Asempa FM, monitored by MyNewsGH, Ofosu Kwakye reiterated that the issue had been blown out of proportion.
He pointed out that Mahama had previously used his brother’s Dzata private jet while in opposition without raising any concerns.
“This is not a new thing. The President has made this decision before, and it has never been a problem,” Kwakye Ofosu emphasised.
He explained that the use of the private jet was a necessary and temporary measure, dictated by considerations of safety, security, and cost-effectiveness, particularly when compared to the use of the state-owned aircraft.
Kwakye Ofosu further noted that the presidential plane is currently undergoing inspection by the Communications Squadron, the Air Force unit responsible for its operations.
“This situation is no different from a minister using their spouse’s car while their official vehicle is out of service,” he added, using a relatable analogy to reinforce his point.
“It’s a simple, practical solution. There’s no reason for this to be an issue for the state.”
Despite Ofosu Kwakye’s efforts to clarify the situation, the controversy persists, with some critics continuing to question the financial prudence of using a private jet.
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