The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh, has expressed concern over President John Dramani Mahama’s use of a private jet owned by his brother, businessman Ibrahim Mahama, for official international travel.

Asafo-Adjei said it would be “extremely surprising” if Ghanaians believed the arrangement imposed no cost on the state. He questioned why the same standards previously applied to former President Nana Akufo-Addo are not being applied today.

“The flight you were asking Akufo-Addo to fly in, you cannot allow President Mahama to fly in today. Why? Because President Mahama is more important than Akufo-Addo?” he asked, speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story.

Asafo-Adjei also noted that Ghana’s Code of Conduct for public officials warns against accepting gifts, and questioned whether the use of a relative’s aircraft constitutes a violation.

His remarks follow concerns raised by Abdul Kabiru Tiah Mahama, who described the arrangement as a “palpable conflict of interest” and a potential breach of the code.

The Minority has formally filed a parliamentary question seeking details on all of President Mahama’s travels since assuming office, including costs and arrangements.