The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has confirmed that Ghana’s presidential jet has been grounded in France since March 11, 2025, due to severe technical faults, including heavy corrosion in its fuel tanks and engine components.
Speaking during the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, July 21, the Minister described the Dassault Falcon 900EX EASy (registration number 9G-EXE) as “sick,” noting that its return has been repeatedly delayed by technicians.
“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,” he lamented.
The Minister added that while a new return date has been promised, he would withhold it from the public due to a series of previously missed timelines.
Debate Over Replacing the Jet Rekindled
The prolonged absence of the presidential aircraft has sparked renewed debate over whether Ghana should invest in a more spacious and reliable aircraft for the presidency. While some critics question the financial implications, others argue that a modern replacement is essential to eliminate dependency on costly luxury rentals.
Caution Against Persistent Rentals
Dr. Omane Boamah acknowledged the extent of damage to the aircraft but cautioned against justifying persistent chartering of luxury aircraft for presidential travel.
“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.
Uncertainty Lingers Over Return Timeline
The Falcon 900EX EASy has been undergoing major repair works in France, but no firm return date has been met since March. The government is reportedly awaiting final clearance from the technicians for the jet to return to Ghana.
The issue is likely to remain a topic of public discourse as questions about presidential travel costs and government expenditure priorities persist.
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