The Minister of Government Communications-designate, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has addressed concerns over President John Dramani Mahama\u2019s use of a private jet owned by his brother, Ibrahim Mahama, instead of the state-owned aircraft since assuming office.<\/p>\n During his vetting on Friday, he responded to questions from Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Leader and ranking member of the Appointment Committee, regarding whether the use of the jet should be classified as a gift.<\/p>\n \u201cI haven\u2019t given much thought to our policy on gifts, but I can say that whatever obligations arise from any classification given to it will be met by the president,\u201d Kwakye Ofosu stated. \u201cHe has no difficulty fulfilling any legal requirements that may come with it.\u201d<\/p>\n Ayariga pressed on whether the use of the jet constituted a personal gift to Mahama or a gift to the Office of the President, highlighting the differing tax implications of both classifications.<\/p>\n In response, Kwakye Ofosu maintained that the arrangement was the most practical option available at the time.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was the most viable option then. The aircraft was safe, did not endanger the president in any way, and, most importantly, it did not cost the state anything,\u201d he argued. \u201cAs a Ghanaian, I would prefer that arrangement to what President Akufo-Addo was doing, to be fair.\u201d<\/p>\n While he did not explicitly categorize the use of the aircraft as a gift, he assured the committee that the president\u2019s legal counsel would provide the necessary guidance.<\/p>\n \u201cIf it is classified in any way that brings obligations, President Mahama will have no difficulty meeting them, knowing the kind of person he is,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n You can also watch the latest episode of Everyday People on GhanaWeb TV below:<\/b><\/p>\n![\"Felic](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/163\/16351242.295.jpg\" "\\"Felic")
Felic Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of Government Communications-designate<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n