African Presidential Cars: 5 African Presidents and Their Official cars
Presidential Cars – Africa is one of the largest continents in the world, and it is home to 54 countries. Nigeria alone is the most populous black country in the world, and there are other countries in Africa that are populous in number. Owing to the number of persons in most countries in Africa, security is always a challenge witnessed by many.
Security, in terms of the protection of people’s lives, goods, and properties. It will be harmful to downplay the effects of security in most African countries, especially in Nigeria. For this reason, many people and companies spend huge amounts of money tightening up their security teams, to ensure that no harm comes to any of their lives, goods, or properties. Companies, that can afford to, protect their top executives with the latest cars and luxury houses and amenities to ensure they are safe 24/7. Individuals, who can also afford to, patronize the services of security companies to protect their families and houses.
If these measures can be taken by individuals or organizations, how many more persons are elected into office to be the leaders of the countries? Not all countries in Africa operate a democratic system of government, but each country in Africa has a leader in charge, governing the affairs of the country. To ensure that they are protected at all costs, each government employs its significant mode of security to ensure that no harm comes to the president of the country. Since the presidents are always on the move attending one meeting or another, the best way to enforce security is through their cars. In this article, we will be looking at the top 5 African Presidents and the luxury cars they drive.
1. President Paul Biya of Cameroon – Official Cars
Paul Biya has a stretched armoured limousine by Klassen, which he uses to attend his daily meeting around the country. The limousine is actually an SUV- a Range Rover Autobiography SUV, which is protected in level 7 & 9 ballistic styles. The car has its own customized number plate reading, PRC, armoured glasses, panoramic roofs, stretched rear door, Bang and Olufsen sound system, and an up-to-date infotainment compartment. Apart from being luxurious, the car is custom-made to withstand any explosions. The car costs
2. President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria – Official Cars
President Muhammadu Buhari of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is the owner of a Mercedes-Maybach S600. It has a 6.0 Litre diesel V12 engine that produces 530 horsepower, in-built safety features, cameras, photochromatic sunroof and moon roof, NVH insulation, and other luxury features. A 2020 model of this brand starts from $173,000 (N65, 703,670).
3. President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya – Official Cars
The President of Kenya sports a Mercedes-Benz Pullman S600. He also has an armoured Toyota Land Cruiser V8, costing $160,000 and a Range Rover Vogue in addition to his car collections. The Mercedes-Benz Pullman S600 has a 6.3 Litre V8 engine that can reach a top speed of 220 mph.
4. President Dr. Hage Geingob of Namibia – Official Cars
President Hage Geingob moves around in a fleet of Mercedes-Benz S600s, escorted by E500s, a fleet of S500Ls, Toyota Hilux 4.0 V6 SUVs, and a fleet of other police cars. He also has a Toyota Land Cruiser 200 series that he uses for official purposes that bears the presidential seal.
5. President George Weah of Liberia – Official Cars
President George Weah of Liberia uses a Mercedes-Benz W220 S-class for his official trips. He is always escorted by a fleet of Nissan SUVs. The Mercedes-Benz W220 was innovatively best in class at the hour of its dispatch, acquiring new advancements, for example, Airmatic air suspension, Active Ventilated Seats (which utilized small-scale fans in the seats to move air through holes), keyless section and start, Distronic: the main overall radar-helped Autonomous voyage control framework, and a chamber deactivation framework called Active Cylinder Control for the S 500 and S 600 models, which improves fuel utilization and lessens emanations. All were spearheading advancements at the hour of the W220’s origination.
