Former Defence Minister and Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Dominic Nitiwul, has called on government to clearly explain its decision to acquire two new aircraft for the Ghana Air Force, questioning why similar requests made in previous years were repeatedly rejected.
Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, November 20, Nitiwul said the move raises serious questions about consistency in government policy regarding national defence logistics.
He argued that Ghana urgently needs a strategic airlift capability, insisting that any delay in procuring such equipment compromises the country’s military readiness.
“I keep saying that if there is anybody in this room who knows the needs of the military, I have served them for eight years. I hold the same position I held last year and for the past eight years, it is not in our interest as a country not to have a strategic lift. We need it.”
He challenged government to admit why it refused approval for aircraft purchases in the past, only to now push for the procurement of two aircraft, a long-range and a medium-size model.
According to him, transparency is crucial, especially as the acquisition of military assets has long-term implications for national security and public spending.
“The government should own up, you want to buy two, own up, apologise to the people of Ghana, and convince us why you rejected the purchase for the last five years, and today you want to buy two: one long-range and one medium-size.”
Source: Elvisanokyenews.com
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