In Ghana, debate is raging after President John Mahama boarded a commercial flight to Dubai, then endured a 22-hour layover before heading to Japan for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development.

Some say the move shows prudence with public funds. Others argue it raises questions about the safety of the president and the delegation.

But at the heart of it is a deeper debate — balancing fiscal responsibility with state security.

Here are some voices from Ghanaians on this issue.