New Presidential Jet: Charles Owusu Condemns Asiedu Nketiah For Mocking Akufo-Addo’s Height
Charles Owusu, formerly of the Forestry Commission has criticized the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress for mocking the height of President Akufo-Addo
Johnson Asiedu Nketia says government's decision to purchase a new presidential jet is ill-timed and will be fiercely challenged by the largest opposition party.
The Director of Communications at the presidency, Eugene Arhin hinted at a press briefing at the Jubilee House on Monday evening (September 27, 2021) that plans were afoot to procure a new and bigger aircraft [over 100 passengers] for the Ghana Airforce, which will also serve presidential travel needs.
His disclosure has ignited a public debate on whether a new and bigger presidential jet is needful in the midst of the effects of covid on the economy.
Speaking in an interview on NEAT FM’s morning show with host Mac Jerry Osei Agyeman, the outspoken politician said:
“Honestly, when [former] President Kufuor bought this jet, I thought he placed into context President Nana Akufo-Addo’s height. Because I believe they (NPP then in power) expected Akufo-Addo to win. Thus when Kufuor acquired that jet (Falcon), I said to myself, how can this lanky person fit into this aircraft, but apparently he did so with his (Nana Addo’s) height in consideration . . . Kufuor had to bend slightly in order to fit into that aircraft, but Akufo-Addo on the other hand, has no such issues. He [President Nana Addo] fits perfectly in the jet. So if by the Grace of God you are now president, why this desire for a new aircraft when this Falcon was purchased quite clearly with your stature in mind."
"I'm not being harsh . . . I' ve had the privilege of sitting in that aircraft before in 2009 that's why I'm saying so. Why does he need a bigger presidential jet, for what? He doesn't even need to bend over to fit into it or has he grown in height recently?”
However, Charles Owusu reacting to this in a panel discussion on Peace FM's morning show 'Kokrokoo' expressed his disappointment in Asiedu Nketiah.
"I don't think such languages can help in solving any problem," he admonished
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