...Instructs NPP’s John Ntim Fordjour to aid investigators
President John Dramani Mahama has instructed a comprehensive inquiry into claims of drug smuggling and money laundering connected with two questionable aircraft that landed at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) lately.
The instruction comes after Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, an MP representing the Assin South constituency in the Central Region under the New Patriotic Party (NPP), claimed during a press briefing that two planes believed to be engaged in unlawful operations had arrived at Kotoka International Airport (KIA).
"President Mahama mentioned that he became aware of claims presented during a press conference by Honorable Member of Parliament, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, concerning two questionable flights that landed at Kotoka International Airport. These flights are alleged to be connected with drug smuggling and money laundering activities," the president commented.
He stressed that the government takes all such accusations very seriously and has instructed major investigating bodies to act promptly.
“I have instructed all pertinent investigating bodies—including the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), the Criminal Investigation Department of the Police, the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), and the National Security Coordinator—to work closely with the honorable Member of Parliament. This collaboration aims to enable him to provide all crucial details needed for probing these claims and to undertake every measure required to uncover any potential drug trafficking activities,” he stated.
The President emphasized Ghana’s firm position against drug trafficking, stating that the nation would not act as a conduit or endpoint for illegal substances.
"We will keep a zero-tolerance policy regarding the use of Ghana as either a transit point or a final destination for drugs and drug smuggling," he asserted decisively.
Following a significant drugs seizure by the NIB recently, his comments come into play. The confiscated substances were valued at around $350 million on the streets.
The inquiry aims to reveal the truth behind the purported questionable trips and ensure that those responsible face legal consequences.
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) minority group in Parliament has requested that the National Security agency promptly reveal information about two planes believed to be involved in bringing drugs and money into Ghana.
The flights in question were identified as AirMed flight N823AM and an Antonov An-12B operated by Cavok Air. These aircraft reportedly arrived at Kotoka International Airport from Gran Canaria, Spain, and departed on March 25, 2025.
As per information obtained by the Minority, AirMed flight N823AM, which operates as an air ambulance, apparently was not transporting any patients; instead, it reportedly carried dubious goods thought to include cocaine and US dollars.
“The information does not indicate any medical referrals or patients onboard. Instead, our intelligence indicates that the plane was likely utilized for smuggling illegal goods,” the Minority claimed.
The statement also heightened worries regarding the Cavok Air Antonov An-12B, which touched down on March 12th and stayed in Ghana for twelve days prior to taking off alongside the AirMed flight.
The Minority found the coincidence "compelling" and urged for complete transparency regarding the contents of the shipment.
"In our shared effort to tackle drug trafficking and money laundering, transparency needs to be maintained. The Opposition has called for National Security to disclose information about the shipments handled by these two airplanes entering and exiting the nation," they asserted.
This statement comes after the recent seizure of $350 million worth of cocaine in Cape Coast by the National Investigations Bureau, which was commended by the Minority for its transparent handling. .
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