Ghana’s Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has confirmed that the country’s presidential jet, a Falcon 900EX, remains grounded due to extensive corrosion damage. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series at the Jubilee House, Dr. Boamah expressed frustration over the delays in restoring the aircraft to flying condition. Despite being given multiple delivery dates, the jet has yet to return from maintenance.
According to Dr. Boamah, the corrosion damage is severe, affecting various parts of the aircraft. However, he emphasized that this does not justify the need to rent luxurious private aircraft for presidential travel. The minister assured the public that the government is reviewing the air and naval assets of the Ghana Armed Forces as part of a broader defence strategy, with a focus on restoring existing aircraft to serviceable state.
Dr. Boamah remains hopeful that the jet will be restored soon, but for now, the focus is on getting the existing aircraft back in service. The Government Accountability series aims to promote transparency and accountability in governance, providing a platform for key sector ministers to present mid-year updates and assessments of the government’s performance.
