Ghana: Controversy Erupts Over President Mahama's Use of Private Jet for Official Trip
The first official overseas trip of Ghana's newly sworn-in president, John Dramani Mahama, on January 17, 2025, has sparked a significant public outcry. During his visit to Gambia and Senegal, Mahama chose to fly on a private jet, a Bombardier Challenger 604, rather than using the presidential aircraft. The jet belongs to his brother, Ibrahim Mahama, a prominent businessman involved in the mining and cement industries.
