By Rebecca Ampah
The government has strongly dismissed allegations made by Reverend Ntim Fodjour, Member of Parliament for Assin South Constituency , regarding two aircrafts that landed in Ghana, which he claimed were involved in drug trafficking and money laundering.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, spokesperson for President John Mahama, has called these claims “baseless and politically motivated,” accusing Ntim Fodjour of deliberately spreading misinformation.
According to Kwakye Ofosu, the aircrafts in question, a cargo plane and an air ambulance—were in Ghana for legitimate technical stops and underwent full security inspections, with no contraband found.
The first aircraft, an Antonov Flight 12BK (registration number CVK7037), arrived in Ghana on March 12, 2025, from Luanda, Angola. It was carrying oil drilling equipment and lubricant oil destined for the European Union. Due to EU regulations requiring specific security screenings, the aircraft had to make a stop at Kotoka International Airport, where a Swiss cargo facility performed the necessary scans. While in Ghana, the aircraft developed engine and oil leakage issues, requiring a replacement plane (CVK7007) to transport the cargo. The damaged plane remained in Ghana for 13 days, during which it was thoroughly inspected by the Aviation Security, National Security, Narcotic Control Commission, and National Intelligence Bureau none of whom found any illegal goods.
The second aircraft, a Hawker 800XP air ambulance (registration number N823AM), landed on March 20, 2025, from Las Palmas, Spain, also via Luanda, Angola. Operated by Air Med International, it was in Ghana for a routine refueling and crew rest stop. However, upon landing, it suffered a tire burst and landing gear issues, which required repair. Another aircraft (N864) arrived on March 22, 2025, carrying engineers and replacement parts. The repaired aircraft departed on March 25, 2025, after being cleared by aviation security and intelligence officials who once again found no evidence of illegal activities.
Kwakye Ofosu revealed that when invited to provide evidence for his claims, MP Ntim Fodjour backtracked, stating that he was speaking on behalf of a parliamentary committee rather than expressing his personal views. He has since refused to cooperate with security investigations.
“Reverend Ntim Fodjour was peddling lies to create unnecessary panic and undermine the credibility of this government,” Kwakye Ofosu stated. “His refusal to provide evidence speaks volumes about his intent—to mislead the public for political gain.”
The President’s spokesperson accused the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) of deliberate misinformation tactics in an attempt to discredit the government following their 2024 electoral defeat. While acknowledging the importance of parliamentary oversight,Kwakye Ofosu warned against the spread of falsehoods under the guise of accountability.
“The people of Ghana deserve the truth, not reckless allegations designed to create fear and doubt,” he emphasized.
