The Assin South Member of Parliament John Ntim Fordjour boldly accused the National Security, NIB, Police CID, and Narcotics Control Commission have demonstrated clearly they have something to hide.
According to Ntim Fordjour, Ghana cannot be allowed to be turned into a hub for drug trafficking and money laundering.
Rev John Ntim Fordjour during a press conference alleged that two suspicious flights AirMed Flight N823AM and Cavok Air Antonov An-12B recently landed at Kotoka International Airport from Gran Canaria, a location known for drug trafficking and money laundering. Intelligence suggests these flights carried suspected cocaine and cash.
The Minority demanded full disclosure of the cargo contents to assure Ghanaians of airspace security.
John Mahama in a Facebook post directed Rev. John Ntim Fordjour to provide all necessary information to investigate the allegations he made.
John Mahama wrote, “My attention has been drawn to allegations made at a press conference by an honourable member of parliament, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, regarding two suspicious flights arriving at the Kotoka International Airport suspected to be involved in drug trafficking and money laundering.
Government takes all allegations seriously, and to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation, I have directed all relevant investigative agencies – including the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), the Police CID, the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), and the National Security Coordinator – to immediately and fully collaborate with the honourable member of parliament so he provides all necessary information to investigate the allegations and take all action necessary to expose any drug dealing.
We will maintain zero tolerance for using Ghana as a transit or final destination for drugs or drug trafficking. The NIB made a high-profile bust of drugs last week, with a street value of $350 million”, the president stated.
However, the member of parliament has fired back at President John Mahama, stating that he has already provided enough information regarding alleged drug trafficking at Kotoka International Airport (KIA).
According to him, the information he gave is for them (National Security) to answer and not for him to be questioned.
He further noted that he had provided enough information so President Mahama must call on National Security to bring the answers.
Meanwhile, in a post on social media page X, Ntim Fordjour accused the National Security, NIB, Police CID, and Narcotics Control Commission of hiding something.
He wrote, “They have demonstrated clearly they have something to hide. After I demanded a JOINT BRIEFING OF NATIONAL SECURITY, NIB, POLICE CID, NARCOTICS CONTROL COMMISSION, they have evaded the meeting and are avoiding a meeting to provide updates on investigations into the specific security matters raised.
I shall therefore explore every Parliamentary tool at my disposal in the exercise of oversight until we have answers to the following high-profile matters of urgent public interest”.
- The status of gold and cash seized by National Security on February 9.
- The content of cargo transported by the suspicious flights i.e. AirMed Flight N823AM and Cavok Air Antonov An-12B in March
- The status of high-profile cocaine busts worth $350 million and $120 million respectively in March
Ghana cannot be allowed to be turned into a hub for drug trafficking and money laundering”, he wrote on X.
See the post below:
They have demonstrated clearly they have something to hide. After I demanded a JOINT BRIEFING OF NATIONAL SECURITY, NIB, POLICE CID, NARCOTICS CONTROL COMMISSION, they have evaded the meeting and are avoiding a meeting to provide updates on investigations into the specific… pic.twitter.com/bZLNSqFRdt
— John Ntim Fordjour MP (@NtimFordjour) April 3, 2025
