The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government has been charged to exercise transparency with regards to concerns of alleged money laundering and drug trafficking activities in Ghana.
The opposition, New Patriotic Party (NPP) issued a statement, calling out the government to clarify the sudden appearance of aircrafts, AirMed flight N823AM and the Cavok Air Antonov An-12B in the country.
According to the concerns, these two flights are alleged to have connections to money laundering and drug trafficking activities globally.
In a statement released on Sunday, April 6, the NPP condemned the government’s response to concerns raised by the opposition.
“The NPP vehemently condemns the government’s intimidation of the minority, who have expressed valid concerns regarding the unexplained presence of specific foreign aircraft in Ghana, AirMed flight N823AM and the Cavok Air Antonov An-12B,” the statement read.
“Considering their origin, a satisfactory explanation of these aircraft’s mission in our country is required.”
“Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu’s explanation regarding the aircraft’s presence and operations in Ghana has not met public expectations. His response was scanty and primarily defensive, deepening public suspicion and concern,” the statement expressed dissatisfaction of the government’s handling of events.
The NPP pointed out the strange circumstances surrounding the aircraft’s operations.
“Curiously, both aircraft developed faults while in Ghana. The story about the two jets is baffling, and the idea that the government will politicize citizens’ legitimate desire to know that the aircraft were not on an illegal mission reinforces the suspicion that the government’s explanation is contrived,” the statement said.
The NPP also highlighted that the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has urged the Ghanaian government to investigate the flights’ mission.
“The UN Office on Drugs and Crime has urged the Ghanaian government to investigate the flights’ mission,” the statement noted.
“In addition, we demand the government provide an update on the status of two major drug trafficking cases, the S350 million cocaine bust in Cape Coast and the S150 million cocaine seizure in Sekondi, allegedly belonging to a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC),” the NPP demanded updates on two high-profile drug trafficking cases.
The party criticised the government’s failure to address these cases effectively.
“The political explanation Mr. Felix Kwakye Ofosu offered failed to address the request for an update on these drug arrests,” the statement read. “The silence on these high-profile arrests undermines public trust, particularly given the alleged involvement of a senior member of the NDC.”
The NPP concluded by warning the government not to downplay the seriousness of drug trafficking and money laundering issues.
“We wish to caution the government that it should not trivialize issues concerning drug trafficking and money laundering, as we have witnessed thus far. These are matters of international interest, and Ghana’s credibility and compliance with international obligations are at stake,” the party said.
The party reiterated its commitment to holding the government accountable.
“We will not relent in our duty to hold this government accountable. Ghana deserves better.“
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