Ghana Airways: Ibrahim Mahama Shares How Sulley Muntari Helped Clean Abandoned Aircraft
- Sulley Muntari contributed significantly to the restoration of the widely talked-about aircraft that many believed was abandoned
- The plane went viral after a video circulated online, but Ibrahim Mahama later clarified that he had acquired ownership of it
- Muntari, celebrated as one of Ghana’s most decorated footballers, also stands among the nation’s wealthiest athletes.
Former Ghana star Sulley Ali Muntari has once again proven that his influence extends far beyond the football pitch.
The ex-Inter Milan and AC Milan midfielder played a key role in giving new life to the abandoned Ghana Airways aircraft that recently went viral online.
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The revelation came from Ghanaian millionaire artist Ibrahim Mahama, who shed light on the story after the old plane sparked public outrage on social media.
How Sulley Muntari helped clean Ghana Airways plane owned by Ibrahim Mahama
A video of the abandoned aircraft sitting on an open field had triggered criticism, with many accusing the government of neglecting a national treasure. But Ibrahim Mahama stepped in to clarify the situation.
In a post shared on Thursday, August 28, the renowned artist explained that the plane is no longer government property.
He revealed that he bought it from Antrak Air almost three years ago with the intention of turning it into something extraordinary.
“I bought this plane from Antrak Air almost 3 years ago and rebranded it back to Ghana Airways as it is today. The whole point was to transform it into a moving museum across the country, so look out for that soon. Thanks to Sulley Muntari, his cleaning company helped us wash it,” Mahama wrote on X.
For Mahama, this is more than just an artistic project. He explained that his decision to restore the aircraft is deeply personal.
“It is Ghana Airways. It was sold to Antrak Air after the airline collapsed. My idea was to revive the memory of it, which is why I rebranded it into its original form. My mom took this plane to Mecca in 1988. So many memories are tied to this aircraft,” he shared.
His dream is to transform the plane into a “moving museum” that can travel across the country, keeping history alive for generations to come.
One of the most striking parts of the story is Muntari’s involvement.
Muntari's life after football
The former Black Stars midfielder, whose illustrious career saw him win the UEFA Champions League with Inter Milan under José Mourinho, now runs a successful cleaning company.
That company was tasked with washing and restoring the massive plane, a gesture that Mahama publicly appreciated.
Now retired, Sulley Muntari has established himself as one of Ghana’s most successful athletes off the pitch as well.
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With an estimated net worth of $22 million, per Goal Ball Live, he has branched into several businesses, including the cleaning company that is now part of this ambitious project.
Mr Mahama’s project, with Muntari’s help, seeks to honour that legacy and spark a renewed sense of national pride through art and history.
Muntari among five Ghanaians to win Champions League title
Earlier, YEN.com.gh highlighted that Sulley Muntari is part of the select group of Ghanaian players to have lifted the UEFA Champions League.
Muntari, along with four others, secured a place in the tournament’s history books, cementing Ghana’s status as the African nation with the highest number of Champions League winners.
Source: YEN.com.gh
