The Member of Parliament for Wa West, Peter Lanchene Toobu, has urged the government to consider acquiring a new presidential aircraft, describing it as a more practical and sustainable investment for Ghana’s long-term security and economic interests.
Ghana’s current presidential jet has been the focus of ongoing public and parliamentary debate due to frequent mechanical issues and maintenance delays. These challenges have, at times, compelled government officials to resort to chartered flights for overseas missions.
Providing an update to Parliament on Thursday, November 6, 2025, Deputy Minister for Defence Ernest Brogya Genfi revealed that the Falcon 900 Executive Jet, which serves as the official presidential aircraft, is currently in France, undergoing final testing after an extended maintenance process.
He explained that the aircraft was sent to Dassault Falcon Service in Le Bourget, France, on March 11, 2025, for a mandatory 24-month and 1,600-flying-hour periodic inspection — a standard procedure designed to maintain airworthiness and compliance with international safety standards.
Responding to the update in a Facebook post on Friday, November 7, 2025, Mr. Toobu, a former police officer and security analyst, argued that the recurring repairs and high maintenance costs underscore the need for a modern replacement.
“Hon Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the dollar respects you, so buying a new presidential jet should be on the front burner. Blend safety and security with economics,” he wrote.
Mr. Toobu’s remarks add to the growing debate over whether Ghana should continue to maintain the ageing Falcon 900, which was acquired in 2010, or invest in a newer, more efficient aircraft that meets modern safety and operational standards.
He further stressed that decisions regarding the presidential jet should be based on considerations of national safety, cost efficiency, and reliability, rather than political interests.
