Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has clarified that two electric vehicles received by former President John Mahama were gifts aimed at supporting Ghana’s shift toward green energy solutions.

According to Mr. Kwakye Ofosu, the vehicles—donated by a Ghanaian individual and a Chinese company operating within the country—were part of a broader initiative to encourage the adoption of renewable energy and eco-friendly transport options.

His comments came during an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen programme on Wednesday, May 7, following President Mahama’s public declaration that he had received two electric vehicles as gifts and subsequently handed them over to the state.

Defending the gesture, the minister stated that there are no existing laws in Ghana barring the acceptance of gifts, especially when such gestures are intended to serve the public good.

“There is no law that prohibits the acceptance of gifts,” he stated plainly.

He also highlighted the common nature of such practices, noting that companies and individuals often present items to prominent figures to gain support or raise their profile.

“On a daily basis, people bring such items with the intention of gaining support for promotion,” Mr. Kwakye Ofosu said.

In this case, he noted, “The cars in question are electric vehicles that two companies wish to introduce into the country.”

The minister emphasized that the donation aligns with Ghana’s ongoing transition to clean energy, and the President’s use of the vehicles is expected to boost public confidence in the technology.

“These companies gifted the cars to the President in line with the broader goal of transitioning to green energy,” he explained.

“Given his position and influence in society, his use of the vehicles could help encourage the public to adopt them,” he added.

Mr. Kwakye Ofosu also pointed to President Mahama’s transparency in publicly acknowledging the gifts as an effort to set a positive example for other public officials.