The Minority in Parliament has called on National Security to disclose full details regarding two aircraft suspected of smuggling cocaine and cash into Ghana.
The flights in question—AirMed flight N823AM and Cavok Air’s Antonov An-12B—reportedly arrived at Kotoka International Airport from Gran Canaria, Spain, before departing on March 25, 2025.
At a press conference held on Tuesday, April 1, and addressed by Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim-Fordjour, the Minority raised alarms over the nature of the operations involving the two aircraft. According to their intelligence, AirMed’s air ambulance, which is primarily used for medical evacuations, did not transport any patients on this occasion but allegedly carried illicit cargo, including cocaine and large sums of US dollars.
Similarly, concerns were raised about Cavok Air’s Antonov An-12B, which landed in Ghana on March 12 and remained in the country for 13 days before its departure.
“This operation has attracted significant media attention. The public has a right to know how much was seized and the full scope of the operation,” Rev. Fordjour stated.
The Minority also accused National Security of withholding vital information regarding the alleged contraband and demanded immediate accountability for the gold bars and cash reportedly retrieved from the operation.
“We demand accountability from National Security for the gold bars and cash retrieved and what they intend to do with it,” Rev. Fordjour insisted.
“The Minority Caucus, as a responsible opposition, has exercised patience and initially granted two clear months for National Security to communicate the status of their investigation with the public,” he added.
The Minority further linked the issue to broader security vulnerabilities, referencing past efforts to procure two offshore patrol vessels for the Ghana Navy in 2024. According to them, the procurement process was fiercely opposed by the ruling government, leading to its eventual cancellation.
“You will recall the diligent attempt of the erstwhile government to procure two offshore vessels for the Ghana Navy in 2024. This plan, in its final stages, was fiercely opposed by the NDC in Parliament, leading to its termination.”
“As pirates are aware of Ghana Navy’s lack of offshore patrol vessels, the vulnerabilities of the security of our waters are likely to be exploited by these pirates.”
In a more damning claim, the Minority questioned the status of 12 containers allegedly filled with gold and cash, demanding clarity on whether the government intends to misappropriate them.
“The Ghanaian people have a legitimate question: Does the government intend to divert the 12 containers filled with gold and cash, only to later claim the gold is fake and the cash counterfeit?”
The Minority Caucus expressed deep frustration over what they described as a lack of transparency and deliberate delay in addressing public concerns.
“It is unacceptable that, after all this time, we still don’t know the exact quantity of gold or the specific amount of cash seized,” they emphasized.
Reaffirming their stance, the Minority vowed to keep pressing for answers, stating that their commitment to ensuring government transparency, particularly through the Minister for Interior, is crucial in maintaining public trust.
