Salam Mustapha, the National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party(NPP), has boldly stated that Ghana’s Presidential jet is in pristine condition.
According to Salam Mustapha, the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in opposition told Ghanaians the Presidential jet was in good condition.
He asserted that the NDC government must live by the standards they have set for former President Akufo-Addo.
Speaking on UTV, Salam Mustapha stated, “They are telling lies; the Presidential jet is in pristine condition. I left the government about eight months ago. The time we were leaving the government, they told us that the presidential jet was in pristine condition. So far as we are concerned, the presidential jet is fit for purpose; there is nothing wrong with it.
The way they disturb former President Akufo-Addo, they should live by the standard”.
Salam Mustapha further accused the NDC of dirty politics with Ghana’s president’s travels, which has today placed President John Mahama in a tight corner by waiting in transit for 22 hours.
He added, “John Mahama is a beneficiary of the politics of insults; all the politics they did in this country, we have seen it. From Okudzeto Ablakwa…
Today, the president can board a plane and wait for transit for 22 hours because of the dirty politics we did in that country. It is because of the dirty politics Ablakwa did in the country, and he was supported, that is what has cocooned the president.
You see the president of the Republic of Ghana walking in the tunnel; it is a disgrace. You see the end of politics”.
Ghana’s Falcon 900 EX Presidential Jet was purchased in 2009 and arrived in the country in 2010.
It replaced a 37-year-old Foker 27 aircraft, which was regarded as a flying coffin.
The Falcon 900 EX Presidential Jet has since been grounded at the Dassault Falcon Service facility in Le Bourget, France, due to massive wear and tear issues.
In 2021, the former Akufo-Addo government sought to purchase a new and bigger jet for the Presidency, but faced public backlash over accusations of extravagant travels by Akufo-Addo.
In addition, the Defence Minister, Dr Omane Boamah, before his passing, revealed that Ghana’s presidential jet is sick and heavily corroded.
According to the Defence Minister, the Presidential jet is in France due to serious technical faults.
Omane Boamah further revealed that the return date for the Presidential jet keeps changing.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, July 21, Dr Omane Boamah stated, “It is sad to note that for some time now, whenever the president’s jet goes for either maintenance or overhaul, the date that is scheduled for it to return to Ghana keeps changing”.
“They have extended it to two months before, and later two and a half. In this case, as we speak, the aircraft is still not in.”
“We are hoping that the date that has been given will see the Falcon in Ghana,” he said.
“The truth is that the presidential jet is heavily corroded… However, that does not in any way justify hiring or renting luxurious aircraft persistently for presidential use,” he asserted.
Meanwhile, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has called on all political actors to stop playing politics with the procurement of presidential planes and helicopters.
According to the Asantehene, lives are at stake, and Ghana must ensure the safety and efficiency of the president and its personnel in the security service.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II made this known when the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, paid a courtesy call on him at the Manhyia Palace following last week’s tragic helicopter crash.
He described the incident as a national concern and further expressed deep sympathy to President John Mahama and the bereaved families.
The Asantehene stated, “Enough of the politicising of the purchase of presidential planes and helicopters. Human lives are at stake here. We must invest to safeguard their safety and efficiency”.
He further noted that most of the military aircraft currently in use are not in good condition.
He emphasised the need for investment in modern and reliable alternatives.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II further urged all political divides to come together to address Ghana’s aviation and security logistics challenges.
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