Be grateful to Ibrahim Mahama for his private jet gesture - Elvis Darko
Elvis Darko stated on March 19, 2026 on Channel One that "Ghanaians should be grateful to Ibrahim Mahama for agreeing to let his brother use his private plane." He said this was in a discussion sighted by GhanaWeb. Elvis Darko believes that Ibrahim Mahama's decision to allow the president to use his private jet for state travels is saving Ghana a significant amount of money.
Elvis Darko said, "Considering the amount Akufo-Addo was paying for aircraft rentals, if we are no longer paying those costs and are only covering fuel, then we are clearly saving Ghana money." He also expressed concerns about the president's use of a private jet instead of the state aircraft due to security concerns. He said, "When the president started using the private jet, I was not entirely comfortable-not because of the cost, but due to security concerns. Do we know what kind of recording devices could be installed in the aircraft?"
Elvis Darko added that if someone wanted sensitive information about Ghana, they could easily plant surveillance devices on the plane. He said that during flights, the president and his team may discuss state matters, and such information could be intercepted.
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Elvis Darko has weighed in on the debate surrounding President Mahama's use of his brother's private jet for official travels- suggesting Ghanaians should be grateful. He believes this arrangement is saving the country money, but there are potential risks.
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