Government rubbishes reports of drug trafficking at Kotoka International Airport (KIA)
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications and President John Dramani Mahama’s spokesperson, Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has denied claims of money laundering and drug trafficking connected to two planes that just touched down at Kotoka International Airport (KIA).
He characterized the assertions as irrational, politically driven lies intended to erode public trust in the government, made by Reverend Ntim Fordjour, the Assin South Member of Parliament.
“He also alleged that they were involved in money laundering and therefore, he was calling for investigations. As you may be aware, President Mahama gave him the opportunity to present any evidence or any basis he has for making that claim, through the security services. So that together, we could look into the matter to ascertain whether there was any truth in it.
“I can report to you that because he knew he was peddling total falsehoods and lies, he now claims, after being invited to assist with investigations, that he was speaking on behalf of the committee that he was part of and that the views he expressed were not his personal views”.
In a thorough explanation of the events leading up to the two planes’ arrival, Hon. Kwakye Ofosu declared that their presence in Ghana was lawful and compliant with international aviation standards.
On March 3, 2025, the first plane, an Antonov An-12 registered CBK7037, touched down at Kotoka International Airport after receiving the required permission under permit number GAF/TMAO/25/7863.
Originating in Luanda, Angola, this cargo jet was transporting lubricating oil and oil drilling equipment for the EU market.
Before entering the EU, the cargo had to go through a necessary RA-3 scanning and screening process because of EU aviation security requirements.
He restated that no indication of money laundering or drug trafficking was discovered after both planes underwent a thorough inspection by several security organizations.
He urged Ghanaians to ignore the untrue statements and concentrate on productive national dialogue instead of petty political fabrications.
With convincing proof that both planes were in Ghana for valid technical and regulatory reasons, the claims of drug trafficking and money laundering flights at Kotoka International Airport have been completely refuted.
Additionally, Reverend Ntim Fordjour and the NPP were urged by Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu to back up their assertions or produce evidence.
The airplane halted in Ghana, where the Swissport Cargo Facility at KIA, a licensed EU screening center, carried out the requisite inspection, according to Hon. Kwakye Ofosu, because Luanda lacked the accreditation required for this procedure.
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