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Akufo-Addo is very insensitive, he’ll be spending GHS4.9 million on another private jet charter – NDC

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The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has bemoaned the abuse of state funds by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.

According to the NDC, despite the economic challenges the country is facing; the President is making international travels in luxurious private jets.

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Speaking to press in Parliament, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the President’s current 10-day trip will cost the state GHS4.9 million.

“The President took off in the ultra luxurious LXDIO which costs the Ghanaian tax payer $14,000 per hour. This six nation tour we have done a conservative estimate and at the end of the tour the president would have spent a colossal amount of $777,000.”

“We have called this engagement to register our revulsion, our very strong opposition for the President’s continuous contemptuous and insensitivity conduct in chartering an ultra-luxurious executive jet when Ghana has a presidential jet which is in pristine condition.

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“The shocking irony is that this latest conduct of the President happened at a time only yesterday when thousands of Ghanaians were in the street demonstrating against the regressive, the obnoxious and dreaded E-levy. Many Ghanaians are saying that this is a government that does not like to be accountable,” he disclosed.

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The President is on a 10-day trip and his first point of call will be Brest, France, where, at the invitation of Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, he will participate in the One Ocean Summit, to be held on Friday, February 11, 2022.

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Up to 40 world leaders are due to make “ambitious and concrete commitments” towards combating illegal fishing, decarbonising shipping and reducing plastic pollution at what is billed as the first high-level summit dedicated to the ocean.

Thereafter, he will, at the invitation of Dr. Mohamed Irfan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, travel to Georgetown, Guyana, participate as a keynote speaker at the maiden International Energy Conference and Expo by Guyana to be held from 15th to 18th February, 2022. Ghana and Guyana are developing close working relations in the oil and gas sector.

source:pulse.com.gh

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Elkanah Frederick Ayittey Commends Speaker Alban Bagbin for Upholding Constitutional Integrity

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Elkanah Frederick Ayittey, Independent Hopeful for Assin North Constituency, has commended Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, for his unwavering commitment to the Constitution and his dedication to strengthening Ghana’s democratic institutions.

According to Mr. Ayittey, the Speaker’s leadership in the 8th Parliament of the Fourth Republic has demonstrated courage, integrity, and a deep respect for the rule of law. He noted that at a time when Ghana is navigating a historic hung Parliament, Speaker Bagbin has shown wisdom, patience, and impartiality in presiding over parliamentary proceedings.

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He emphasized that the Speaker’s firm stance on institutional independence and his insistence on proper parliamentary oversight reflect a strong commitment to democratic accountability. “Democracy thrives when institutions operate freely and when leaders remain loyal to the Constitution rather than partisan interests,” Mr. Ayittey stated.

On a post sighted on his official social media wall, Mr. Ayittey reiterated his admiration for the Speaker’s steadfast defense of parliamentary authority and constitutional order, describing it as a shining example of statesmanship in Ghana’s Fourth Republic.

Mr. Ayittey further used the opportunity to restate his own political vision, declaring, “I stand not for politics as usual, but for progress that every household can feel.” He explained that his ambition is rooted in practical solutions, transparency, and measurable development for the people of Assin North.

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He added that Ghana’s democratic progress depends on leaders who place country above party, and he believes such examples should inspire emerging leaders across all constituencies.

Mr. Ayittey reaffirmed his commitment to principled, people-centered leadership, stressing that Assin North deserves representation grounded in integrity, accountability, and genuine service to the people.

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