Kow Essuman and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa
Kow Essuman, former legal counsel to former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has criticised the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, over his alleged silence on President John Mahama’s continued use of a private jet for official travels.
According to Essuman, Okudzeto Ablakwa, who was vocal during Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration regarding his use of rented airlines for travel, has now gone silent in his administration while Mahama uses a private jet.
In a social media post, Essuman responded to President Mahama’s recent official visit to Sierra Leone, where he traveled on a private jet owned by his biological brother, businessman Ibrahim Mahama, under Dzata Airlines.
He wrote, “Dzata Airlines continues to transport the President during his official travels. Yet, my brother, Hon. @S_OkudzetoAblak, remains silent regarding the costs to the nation and issues of conflict of interest, particularly in his new role as Foreign Minister. Indeed, we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Lord, please forgive us.”
“Dzata Airlines” continues to transport the President during his official travels. Yet, my brother, Hon. @S_OkudzetoAblak, remains silent regarding the costs to the nation and issues of conflict of interest, particularly in his new role as Foreign Minister.
Indeed, we have all… https://t.co/98wlO8UvHe
— Kow Essuman (@kaessuman) March 18, 2025
AM/KA
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