The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications has dismissed claims made by the Assin South MP, Reverend Ntim Fordjour, regarding alleged drug trafficking and money laundering involving two aircraft that passed through Ghana.
In an explainer posted on social media, Felix Kwakye Ofosu described Mr Fordjour’s allegations as baseless, accusing him of engaging in deliberate disinformation to undermine public confidence in the government.
According to him, the facts completely contradict Mr Fordjour’s claims.
In the last few days, the disinformation machine of the New Patriotic Party has been ramped up, and they’ve taken it a notch higher. Reverend Ntim Fordjour has made wild claims that two aircraft that passed through Ghana were carrying drugs and were involved in money laundering. He even called for investigations,” Kwakye Ofosu stated.
He noted that President John Mahama had allowed the MP to provide evidence to security agencies for proper investigations.
However, after being invited to assist in the probe, the Assin South MP backtracked, claiming he was merely speaking on behalf of a committee and that the views expressed were not his own.
“Because he knew he was peddling total falsehoods and lies, he now says he was speaking on behalf of a committee and that the views were not his personal opinions. So now he refuses to cooperate with security agencies.
“I say that he was peddling falsehood because the facts as they exist vary completely from the claims that he made when he made that claim; he was only seeking to peddle falsehood in a bid to undermine the confidence that the people of Ghana have in this government,” he added.
In a detailed explanation, Mr Kwakye Ofosu clarified that the two aircraft arrived in Ghana for legitimate purposes and underwent thorough security inspections, with no unlawful substances found on board.
He explained that the first aircraft, an Antonov 12 VK with registration number CVK 7037, arrived in Ghana on March 12, 2025, after securing a landing permit (GAF/TMAO/25/7863). The cargo plane, originating from Rwanda and Angola, was carrying oil-drilling equipment and lubricants destined for the European Union market.
According to Mr Kwakye Ofosu, the aircraft required a technical stop in Ghana for RA3 scanning and screening, a certification necessary for entering the EU, which Rwanda lacks. The Swiss cargo facility at Kotoka International Airport is certified to perform this inspection.
The second aircraft, a Hawker 800XP with registration number N823AM, was operated by AirMed International, a U.S.-based air ambulance service. The aircraft, handled in Ghana by Tropicana Airlines, arrived from Gran Canaria, Spain, after passing through Rwanda and Angola.
Its purpose for landing in Ghana on March 20, 2025, was a technical stop for refueling and crew rest. However, upon landing, the aircraft suffered a tire burst and issues with its landing gear, requiring servicing before it could take off again, Mr Kwakye Ofosu indicated.
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