Minority Caucus has accused President John Dramani Mahama of breaching the nation’s conflict-of-interest laws by repeatedly using his brother Ibrahim Mahama’s private jet for official state travel.
Since January 2025, the President has flown on aircraft owned by Engineers & Planners (E&P), Ibrahim Mahama’s company, including a brand-new Bombardier Global 6500 valued at up to $70 million. Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu admitted that the State only pays for fuel and landing charges, while all other costs are absorbed by the President’s brother.
The Minority argues this arrangement violates Article 284 of the Constitution, which prohibits public officials from placing themselves in positions of conflict. They point to CHRAJ precedents and Ghana’s own gift policy, which caps acceptable benefits at GHC20,000 — far below the estimated $360,000 in waived rental fees per trip.
“This is not governance; it is state capture,” the Minority declared, warning of a formal petition to CHRAJ. They insist that the free jet use, combined with Ibrahim Mahama’s extensive state-linked contracts, undermines the integrity of the presidency and Ghana’s anti-corruption commitments.
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