Minister in charge of Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu has dismissed allegations made by Reverend Ntim Fodjour, Member of Parliament for Assin South Constituency, regarding two aircraft that landed in Ghana.
The MP had alleged that the aircraft were involved in drug trafficking and money laundering.
But reacting to these claims, Felix Kwakye Ofosu referred to the allegations as “baseless and politically motivated”.
He accused Rev. Ntim Fodjour of deliberately spreading misinformation.
The minister explained that the aircraft 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 refuelling and crew rest stop. However, upon landing, it suffered a tyre 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.
According to the minister, the MP has refused to provide any credible evidence to support his claims, indicating that the remarks he made represented the views of the parliamentary committee on defence and interior.
“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 people of Ghana deserve the truth, not reckless allegations designed to create fear and doubt,” he added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
