Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Techiman South and former Minister for Local Government, has officially petitioned Parliament, raising concerns over actions that he believes could compromise the security and safety of President John Dramani Mahama.
In his petition, Korsah highlights two key incidents that he argues demonstrate a disregard for established security protocols surrounding the President’s movements.
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The MP’s petition points out that President Mahama has, on multiple occasions, opted to travel using a private aircraft owned by his brother, Ibrahim Mahama, rather than the state-owned presidential jet that is specifically maintained and reserved for his use.
He argues that this decision raises serious security and safety concerns, as the private aircraft may not have undergone the same rigorous safety assessments, security clearances, and operational checks that the state aircraft routinely undergoes.
“The President has, on record, undertaken foreign travels using his brother’s private aircraft at a time when the state-owned aircraft was available. The safety condition of the private aircraft could not be vouched for by state security agencies,” the petition states.
Korsah further insists that allowing the President to rely on a privately owned jet without official authorization poses a significant national security risk and sets a dangerous precedent for future administrations.
The petition also raises alarms over a more recent event that took place last Thursday, March 6, 2025, during President Mahama’s visit to the Volta Region to commiserate with victims of a sea erosion disaster.
During the visit, the President was seen being driven by his brother, Ibrahim Mahama, instead of his officially assigned state driver.
“Where was the President’s officially assigned driver? Has the President’s brother been trained and cleared specifically to drive the President in a convoy?” Korsah questions.
The MP argues that official convoys follow strict security protocols, and every driver assigned to the President undergoes extensive security and safety training. He warns that allowing an unapproved individual, even a close relative, to assume such a role creates a serious security loophole.
Korsah is urging Parliament to take swift action to prevent what he describes as a reckless disregard for security measures that could jeopardize the safety of the President.
“The earlier we act, the better—before a calamity befalls this country due to such recklessness. Parliament must address this worrying development before it leads to a national disaster
,” he said.
Beyond security, Korsah also raises concerns about the financial implications of the President’s brother covering various costs related to Mahama’s travel and duties, questioning whether this arrangement has any impact on the Ghanaian taxpayer. However, he emphasizes that while cost concerns are valid, security should remain the top priority.
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