The Member of Parliament for North Tongu and Ranking Member on Foreign and Affairs Committee in Parliament, Samuel Okudjeto Ablakwa, says government’s decision to purchase a new presidential jet is baseless.
This statement comes after the Spokesperson for President Akufo Addo, Eugene Arhin, announced plans by government to purchase a new presidential.
He added that the Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul, had already begun the processes for the procurement of the new jet.
Speaking on the new development with host of Atinka FM’s AM Drive, Kaakyire Ofori Ayim, The Member of Parliament for North Tongu and Ranking Member on Foreign and Affairs Committee in Parliament, Samuel Okudjeto Ablakwa, argued that the old presidential jet is in good condition and that the country has no business purchasing a new presidential jet.
Ablakwa maintained that the whole business of purchasing a new aircraft is borne out of an insatiable appetite for luxury.
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According to the lawmaker, the 20 year lifespan of the current presidential jet has not elapsed and that it is in good shape to be used by the Akufo-Addo government.
“Ghana’s Presidential jet is only 11 years and its lifespan of 20 years has not elapsed. I assure you that the NPP will not get the support of the NDC in purchasing a new aircraft. We are not convinced that there is anything wrong with the current jet. The President and his ministers have not been transparent and accountable enough. This whole business of leading aircraft is borne out of an insatiable appetite for luxury. We are not going to endorse, collaborate and support anything that only seeks to advance the president’s insatiable appetite,” Samuel Okudjeto Ablakwa told Kaakyire Ofori Ayim.
Samuel Okudjeto Ablakwa, says he will file another urgent question on the cost of President Akufo-Addo’s recent trip to the US when Parliament reconvenes next month from recess.
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