The Member of Parliament for Wa West, Peter Lanchene Toobu, has called on the government to consider purchasing a new presidential aircraft, arguing that it would be a more prudent and sustainable investment for Ghana’s long-term security and economic interests.Ghana travel guide The presidential jet has been the subject of recurring discussions in recent years due to frequent repairs and maintenance delays, which have occasionally forced government delegations to rely on chartered flights for international engagements. The Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, disclosed on Thursday, November 6, 2025, that the Falcon 900 Executive Jet, the official presidential aircraft, is currently undergoing final testing in France after a lengthy maintenance process. According to the Deputy Minister, the aircraft was sent to Dassault Falcon Service in Le Bourget, France, on March 11, 2025, for a mandatory 24-month and 1,600-flying-hour periodic inspection—a routine procedure to ensure the jet meets international airworthiness and safety standards. Reacting to the update in a Facebook post on Friday, November 7, 2025, Mr. Toobu, a former police officer and security analyst, argued that the frequent repairs and costly maintenance of the presidential jet demonstrate the need for a modern replacement. “Hon Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the dollar respects you, so buying a new presidential jet should be on the front burner. Blend safety and security with economics,” he wrote. Mr. Toobu’s comment underscores growing public debate over whether Ghana should continue to maintain the ageing Falcon 900—acquired in 2010—or invest in a newer, more efficient aircraft that meets contemporary safety and operational requirements. The Wa West MP emphasised that decisions around the presidential jet should not be politicized, but rather guided by considerations of national safety, cost efficiency, and reliability.
