President John Dramani Mahama has given a further clarification on the decision to accept a 2010 Ford Expedition vehicle as a \u2018gift\u2019, from a Burkinabe contractor, saying he does not even like American cars.<\/p>\n
In his latest comments on the allegations, the President said, \u201cI don\u2019t use Fords. I don\u2019t like American cars. I use Japanese cars. Toyota is my car.\u201d<\/p>\n
Speaking during a breakfast meeting with the clergy at the Flagstaff House, President Mahama also indicated that, he did not view the gift from the Burkinabe contractor as a gift to the state, adding that, he has not used it for his personal comfort.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe issue of a Ford Expedition, I have never been under the illusion that, that gift was a gift to the State, and it has never been used for my personal comfort,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The president also noted that he is aware that some Ghanaians have petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ),\u00a0over the issue, and he will respond to it in due time.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is matter for the Commission on Human Rights. I hear there is a petition there and appropriately, we will respond to it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Listen to President Mahama speak below<\/strong><\/p>\n