President John Mahama has asked National Security and other investigative organizations to conduct a thorough investigation into two aircraft that landed in Ghana earlier in March and then flew to Gran Canaria, Spain, on March 25.
The President’s decree responds to concerns made by the Minority in Parliament, which believes the flights, an air ambulance and a private jet, may have been utilized for drug trafficking or money laundering.
John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, raised the issue, stating that one of the aircraft, identified as Air MED flight L823 AM, arrived in Ghana on March 20 and remained grounded for five days with no record of patient transport.
Additionally, a private jet, Antonov 12B, landed in Ghana on March 12 and departed on the same day as the air ambulance, raising further concerns about potential illicit activity.
According to President Mahama in a social media post, he has instructed the appropriate agencies, Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID), and the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) to collaborate with the concerned parliamentary member to ensure that all relevant details are provided to facilitate a comprehensive inquiry into the allegations.
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President Mahama reiterated his administration’s commitment to maintaining transparency and safeguarding Ghana’s airspace from criminal exploitation.
“We must not allow Ghana’s airspace to be exploited for illicit activities. This investigation will ensure we uphold the integrity of our aviation sector,” he asserted.
In his statement, Mahama confirmed that the government maintains a firm stance against using Ghana as a transit or destination for illicit drugs. He referenced a recent drug seizure by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), which intercepted narcotics valued at $350 million.
“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.” He said.
According to Mahama, all allegations of illegal activity will be thoroughly investigated, and those found guilty will face the full force of the law.
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.…
— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) April 1, 2025