GOVERNMENT will go ahead to sell the presidential jet because it was not only purchased at an exaggerated price by previous administration but also too costly to maintain, says Defense Minister Ambrose Lufuma.Mr Lufuma also disclosed in Parliament yesterday that Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has taken keen interest in corruption allegations in the procurement process of the Gulfstream Presidential Jet by the previous administration.He explained that during the period the Zambia Air Force has operated the presidential jet, the maintenance, operational, training and other associated costs have been astronomical and proven to be a strain on the government treasury even when the aircraft is under utilised by the Presidency for flights within and outside Zambia.He said government so far spent $56, 317,048 on annual maintenance and servicing costs for the jet which was bought at an exorbitant price of $194.9 million inclusive of the accessories such as J-MUSIC used to repel missiles.Mr Lufuma accused the PF […]
PRESIDENTIAL JET UP FOR GRAB
