A heated exchange has erupted between Stan Dogbe, Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, and Vincent Ekow Assafuah, following claims about President John Dramani Mahama’s alleged use of a private jet.
In a statement on social media, Mr. Assafuah alleged that a private jet, identified as M-BAEP, departed Accra at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 17, and suggested it was linked to the president.
He argued that the cost of the trip was excessive, outlining his calculations:
“This private jet, M-BAEP, left Accra this morning around 7 a.m. It is estimated to cost $15,000 per hour to rent this flight.
“A simple calculation shows that the 7-hour journey already covered amounts to $105,000. If the flight proceeds to Japan, which is likely to take about 12 hours, that would be another $180,000.
“If it then continues to Singapore, approximately 7 hours away, that would add another $105,000.
“Finally, if the jet flies directly to Germany and then back to Accra, a total of about 20 hours return trip, that would add another $300,000,” Mr. Assafuah said.
