Majority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has dismissed allegations that President John Dramani Mahama chartered a private jet for his recent trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The claims, made by former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul, have fueled public speculation over the President's travel arrangements. However, addressing Parliament on Wednesday, Dr.

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Forson refuted the assertions, clarifying that the President traveled on a commercial flight.“I travelled with President Mahama on his recent trip to the UAE, and he didn’t use a private jet. I was on the flight with him, and we used Emirates,” Dr. Forson confirmed.The Majority Leader challenged Mr. Nitiwul to provide proof to substantiate his claims, urging transparency on the matter.“Mr.

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Speaker, the immediate past Defence Minister claimed that the President used a rented private jet, and I challenge him to bring evidence now,” he stated firmly.Dr. Forson’s remarks aim to put to rest the controversy surrounding the President’s travel, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to cost-effective and transparent governance.

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