The Minister of Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has revealed that the country’s presidential jet remains grounded in France due to serious technical faults.
Dr Boamah has heavy corrosion in its fuel tanks and engine components.
Speaking during the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, July 21, 2025 the Minsiter referred to the Dassault Falcon 900EX EASy (registration number 9G-EXE) as “sick”.
He stated that the plane has been undergoing major repairs since March 11, 2025, with its return date repeatedly pushed back 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 said.
“They have extended it to two months before, and later two and a half. In this case, as we speak, the aircraft is still not in.”
“We are hoping that the date that has been given will see the Falcon in Ghana,” he said.
“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 added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
