20th January 2025 9:29:25 AM
1 min readPresident John Mahama's Acting Spokesperson has offered an explanation for the President’s use of a private jet owned by his brother, Ibrahim Mahama, for recent official trips to Senegal and The Gambia.Felix Kwakye Ofosu, responding to public inquiries, stated that the private jet had been available for the President’s use well before the 2024 elections.
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He highlighted that the arrangement places no financial strain on the state, as the jet is made available at no cost.Kwakye Ofosu reiterated President Mahama’s unwavering dedication to fiscal responsibility and his sensitivity to Ghana’s current economic realities.
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He also noted that the official presidential aircraft is currently under evaluation by the Air Force’s Communications Squadron, which has necessitated the temporary use of the private jet."The most critical point is that this alternative arrangement has not in any way, shape, or form cost the Ghanaian taxpayer a dime.
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"President Mahama is mindful of the precarious economic situation and is committed to utilising public funds prudently," Kwakye Ofosu stated in an interview with TV3.He further assured that President Mahama would resume using the official presidential jet once the evaluation process is finalized."The president is focused on ensuring the best outcomes for Ghana, especially during these economically challenging times," he added.
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