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Minority Appeals to Diplomatic Corps Over ”Suspicious Flights”, Demands International Investigations
The minority in Ghana’s parliament has formally called on the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Maher Kheir, to intervene in ongoing investigations surrounding what it describes as “suspicious flights” that landed at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in March 2025.
In a petition dated Tuesday, April 8, the minority urged the diplomatic community to support Ghana’s state institutions in establishing the truth behind two AirMed aircraft and one Cavok Air cargo flight alleged to have transported illicit drugs and foreign currencies into the country.
The appeal, signed by the ranking member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, follows the minority’s earlier April 1 press conference, where it expressed serious concerns over national security implications posed by the flights.
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Following the minority’s claims, President John Dramani Mahama directed state investigative bodies to launch a full probe. However, the minister responsible for government communications, Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, dismissed the concerns, calling the allegations baseless and the investigations unnecessary.
In response, the minority’s petition argues that the government’s explanations are inconsistent with publicly available flight data. Notably, the minority disputes the claim that the AirMed aircraft flew through Luanda, Angola, before landing in Accra.
“Contrary to the minister’s claims, our independent tracking confirms that the two AirMed flights flew directly from Gran Canaria to Accra,” the statement emphasised.
Similarly, doubts have been raised over the alleged movements of the Cavok Air cargo jet, as no flight data confirms that the aircraft entered Ghanaian airspace on the claimed dates.
The minority’s petition makes reference to international obligations Ghana has signed onto, including:
- The UN Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
- The UN Convention against Transnational Organised Crime
These, the minority said, require all signatories—including Ghana—to thoroughly investigate and prosecute any signs of illicit trafficking or money laundering.
In addition, they cited Ghana’s own legal framework, including the Narcotics Control Commission Act, 2020 (Act 1019) and the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044), which outline the country’s commitment to curbing the illegal drug trade and financial crimes.
“Ghana cannot afford to be perceived as a soft spot for transnational criminal operations. The credibility of our institutions is on the line,” the petition added.
The minority’s petition includes five specific calls to action for the diplomatic community:
- Share intelligence gathered by foreign security services about the aircraft and individuals involved.
- Encourage cooperation between international and Ghanaian law enforcement agencies.
- Support Parliament in its oversight responsibility and efforts to defend Ghana’s image.
- Advocate for the creation of a Commission of Inquiry under Article 278 of the Constitution to lead an independent investigation.
- Ensure protection of whistleblowers, especially MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, who brought the issue to public attention.
According to the minority, international support is critical to not only uncovering the truth but also preventing Ghana from becoming a hub for global narcotics and financial crimes.
The controversy has sparked intense media coverage and public discourse, as conflicting narratives between the minority and government continue to emerge. Independent fact-checking organisations have begun releasing reports that support some of the minority’s assertions—particularly regarding the origin of the AirMed flights.
While the Deputy Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Alexander Twum Barimah, has called on Rev. Ntim Fordjour to cooperate fully with investigative bodies, public confidence in the probe remains fragile, especially in the absence of clear, unified communication from government agencies.
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