NDC MP Calls for Replacement of Presidential Jet to Enhance National Safety

Honourable Peter Lanchene Toobu, Member of Parliament for Wa West, has urged the government to prioritize the acquisition of a new presidential aircraft, emphasizing the necessity for enhanced safety, efficiency, and long-term cost savings for Ghana. His remarks come amidst growing concerns about the age and frequent maintenance issues of the current presidential jet, the Falcon 900 Executive Jet.

In a Facebook post on November 7, 2025, Toobu, a former police officer and security analyst, addressed the challenges posed by the aging aircraft, which has been in service since 2010. The jet has become a subject of recurring discussions, especially after the government disclosed that it was undergoing an extended maintenance process in France.

According to the Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, the Falcon 900 is currently undergoing final testing in Le Bourget, France, after a mandatory 24-month inspection, which began in March 2025.

The inspection, necessary to ensure the jet’s airworthiness, has been described as routine but time-consuming, with the aircraft out of service for a significant period.

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,” Toobu wrote on his Facebook page, suggesting that the acquisition of a new aircraft would better align with Ghana’s international engagements and security needs.

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,” Toobu wrote on his Facebook page, suggesting that the acquisition of a new aircraft would better align with Ghana’s international engagements and security needs.

The current jet, a Falcon 900, has faced multiple service interruptions in recent years, sometimes forcing government officials to rely on chartered flights for overseas missions.

These delays have raised questions about the feasibility of continuing to maintain the aging aircraft, which is now well over a decade old.