On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, business mogul Ibrahim Mahama officially announced the donation of his former private jet to the state for conversion into a national emergency air ambulance.
The announcement was made at the Kotoka International Airport shortly after the billionaire took delivery of his new $70 million Bombardier Global 6500.
Ibrahim Mahama
"Not for Me Alone"
In a viral 13-second video captured on the tarmac, Ibrahim Mahama clarified the jet's new purpose when asked about its future:
Direct Quote: “My old plane is now an air ambulance. Emergency air ambulance for every Ghanaian, not for me alone,” he stated.
National Impact: The donation is intended to provide critical medical transport for all citizens, moving the aircraft from a luxury corporate asset to a public service utility.
Philanthropic History: Mahama previously provided the same aircraft for the emergency forensic transfer of helicopter crash victims to South Africa in 2025, foreshadowing this permanent conversion.
Retooling Ghana's Emergency Services
The donation coincides with a broader push by the Ghana National Ambulance Service to modernize pre-hospital care:
Reduced Response Times: The addition of a dedicated air ambulance is expected to significantly cut down transfer times for critical patients between Ghana’s 16 regions.
Complementary Fleet: This follows the National Ambulance Service's recent announcement on March 3 to procure 400 new ground ambulances and 500 medical motorbikes.
State Support: While the jet is a private donation, the government is expected to oversee its integration into the national health emergency network as part of the 2026 "Retooling of the Air Force" agenda.
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