Ghana is dealing with an odd dilemma, a financial riddle enmeshed in the difficulties of presidential travel.
Two opposing scenarios are shown to us: a past president flying over the skies in a private jet that costs an incredible $20,000 per hour and a new president choosing to take advantage of a free flight in his brother's private plane.
The question that immediately has to be addressed is which of these two situations caused the country more financial harm.
The superficial study reveals the obvious: free travel seems like a wise financial move, but $20,000 per hour sounds like an expensive amount. However, the situation is more complex than that.
Despite appearing to be free, the free trip raises a lot of concerns. What possible repercussions might a president's reliance on personal family riches have? Are there sacrifices being made, unstated expenses, or indirect advantages?
Furthermore, what message does it provide regarding responsibility and transparency? That "Ibrahim Mahama" is not anybody's class!" is the underlying sentiment. implies a more thorough analysis of the prevailing power structures.
The potential for unbridled influence and the deterioration of public trust could be the true financial losses rather than merely monetary ones. This is about the values that guide a country, not just about aeroplanes.