A Ghanaian man has alleged that the government turned down a lucrative deal with Delta Airlines due to the airline’s refusal to pay a bribe.
In an interview with Kingdom FM, he recounted that during an embassy meeting with US commercial representatives, a series of frustrating encounters and unproductive negotiations ultimately resulted in a dead end for the American airline.
According to him, he and one Hannah Acquah attended numerous meetings where Delta Airlines representatives, including one John Fechushak who stayed in a hotel for over four months, attempted to secure a deal.
He added that Mr Fechushak visited Ghana around 40 times, yet despite their efforts, the agreement was never finalized.
Delta Airlines had proposed a comprehensive contract that included the construction of an aviation school in Ghana at no cost.
This school was intended to train Ghanaian pilots, stewards, flight attendants, and other aviation personnel.
The proposal aimed at significantly boosting the local aviation industry by providing essential training and career opportunities for Ghanaians.
Despite these generous offers, the government allegedly turned down the deal.
“We had an embassy meeting with a US commercial, I and Hannah Acquah. Joseph Chuks was in a hotel for more than 4 months. He was in Ghana for 40 times but did not get the deal. We had meetings upon ,meetings where Delta Airlines (USA) were prepared for the deal but the government turned them down.
In the contract, the people had wanted to build an aviation school for free to train Ghanaian pilots. They had wanted to train stewards, flight attendants etc but the government still refused this offer. However they were quick to accept Delta Accra NewYork non-stop one aircraft,” he added.
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Delta Airlines (USA) were denied a deal by the @NAkufoAddo @MBawumia Government just because they refused to pay bribe to the Ghanaian Authorities.
— Kyei Meshack (@KyeiMeshack) May 18, 2024
The deal was to Establish Aviation School to Train Pilots, Flights Attendances etc for Free so they can establish full Presence… pic.twitter.com/dWDjHjrxWZ