Ghana’s presidential jet is still stuck in France because of serious damage, including heavy corrosion in its fuel tanks and engine parts. This was confirmed by the Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, during the Government Accountability Series held in Accra on Monday, July 21.
The jet, a Dassault Falcon 900EX EASy (with registration number 9G-EXE), has been undergoing repairs since March 11, 2025. Dr. Boamah described the aircraft as “sick,” and said its return has been delayed several times.
“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.”
He added that although a new return date has been given, he won’t announce it publicly due to the many missed deadlines.
“We are hoping that the date that has been given will see the Falcon in Ghana,” he said.
The jet’s long absence has sparked public debate. Some believe Ghana should buy a new and more reliable presidential aircraft. Others think the country cannot afford such a huge cost now.
But Dr. Boamah warned against spending money on luxury aircraft rentals.
“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.
The government has not yet confirmed whether or not it will buy a new presidential jet.
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