The Minority in Parliament has announced it intends to petition the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) over alleged conflict-of-interest concerns involving President John Mahama.

According to the Minority, the President’s continued use of a private jet owned by his brother, Ibrahim Mahama, raises constitutional concerns and undermines public confidence in the integrity of the presidency.

Addressing a news conference on Thursday, March 26, the Minority Spokesperson on Lands and Natural Resources, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, said the caucus is engaging civil society organisations and other stakeholders to file a joint petition before CHRAJ.

“The Minority is formally considering a joint petition with civil society organisations, professional bodies, and concerned citizens… on both the private jet arrangements and the Damang mine process as two manifestations of the same constitutional breach,” he said.

He insisted that the President must immediately stop using the aircraft for official travel, particularly in situations where companies linked to Ibrahim Mahama are engaged in, or seeking, government contracts or concessions.

“On the private jet, the President must immediately cease using his brother’s aircraft for official travel, for as long as Ibrahim Mahama’s companies hold, seek, or are in negotiation for any state contract, concession, or mineral rights,” he stated.

Mr Ampratwum-Sarpong further called on the presidency to disclose details of all such travel arrangements.

“The presidency must publish a full accounting of all travel on Ibrahim Mahama’s aircraft since January 2025, including dates, destinations, total cost borne by the state, and the estimated market value of services provided without charge,” he added.

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The Minority also indicated its intention to formally refer the matter to CHRAJ under Article 287 of the Constitution to determine whether the arrangement breaches Article 284 and the President’s code of conduct.

The caucus linked the matter to concerns surrounding the Damang mine process, alleging broader procurement irregularities.

It claimed there were attempts to influence procurement outcomes in favour of specific entities and called for a halt to the process pending further scrutiny.