The Alliance for Accountable Governance (AFAG) has called for an independent, bipartisan investigation by Parliament into serious allegations involving two foreign aircraft suspected of trafficking illicit drugs and cash into Ghana.
The two aircraft at the centre of the controversy are AirMed’s flight N823AM, an air ambulance, and Cavok Air’s Antonov An-12B cargo plane.
Both planes reportedly arrived from Gran Canaria, Spain, and remained at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) for unusually long periods, raising suspicions.
AirMed’s flight landed on March 20, 2025, and stayed for five days, despite not transporting any patients. Meanwhile, Cavok Air’s Antonov An-12B arrived on March 12, 2025, and stayed for 13 days, with both planes departing on March 25, 2025, for the same destination.
These suspicious circumstances, alongside claims of cocaine and cash smuggling, have sparked alarm among officials, including Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member of the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament.
While government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has dismissed the allegations, citing mechanical issues and customs delays, AFAG in its statement noted that the ongoing political back-and-forth between the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is not addressing the core issue: the truth.
“Ghanaians are demanding answers, not political debates. The silence from key institutions like the Ghana Airport Company, Civil Aviation Authority, and national security agencies is deeply disturbing. The public deserves transparency,” part of the statement read.
Given the seriousness of the allegations, AFAG has called on President John Dramani Mahama to urgently confer with the Speaker of Parliament to reconvene Parliament and address the issue decisively.
Below is the full statement from AFAG
AIRMED COCAINE SCANDAL; BIPARTISAN PARLIAMENTARY PROBE NEEDED – AFAG
The Alliance for Accountable Governance (AFAG) is calling for an independent, bipartisan parliamentary investigation into troubling allegations involving two foreign aircraft suspected of transporting illicit drugs and cash into Ghana.
The aircraft in question are AirMed flight N823AM, an air ambulance, and Cavok Air’s Antonov An-12B cargo plane. Both planes arrived from Gran Canaria, Spain, and remained at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) for extended periods under suspicious circumstances.
AirMed’s aircraft reportedly landed on March 20, 2025, and stayed for five days without transporting any patients. Meanwhile, Cavok Air’s Antonov An-12B arrived earlier on March 12 and remained in Ghana for thirteen days, with both planes allegedly departing on the same day, March 25, 2025, to the same destination. These coincidences, paired with claims of cocaine and cash smuggling, have raised serious concerns by Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member of the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament.
While government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has dismissed the allegations, citing mechanical issues and customs delays, AFAG believes this back-and-forth between the ruling NDC and opposition NPP is failing to address the core issue: the truth.
Ghanaians are demanding answers, not political debates. The silence from key institutions like the Ghana Airport Company, Civil Aviation Authority, and national security agencies is deeply disturbing. The public deserves transparency.
AFAG has outlined five compelling reasons why Parliament must initiate a bipartisan investigation:
National Security Risk – Allegations of drug trafficking and money laundering, if true, threaten the security and international standing of Ghana.
Lack of Transparency – There is no public record of cargo manifests, clearance documentation, or official explanations for the planes’ extended stays.
Repetitive Patterns – Ghana has a history of drug-related aviation scandals, including the Nayele Ametefeh case and the 2023 Brussels bust.
Rule of Law & Accountability – Parliament must fulfill its oversight role. Any complicity or negligence by officials must be uncovered and addressed.
International Reputation – As a signatory to key anti-drug treaties, Ghana must show commitment to justice to preserve global partnerships and donor confidence.
RESOLUTION
In light of the seriousness of the allegations, AFAG calls on President John Mahama to, as a matter of urgency, confer with the Speaker of Parliament to reconvene Parliament immediately to address the matter decisively. The gravity of these accusations demands swift legislative oversight and action.
AFAG is urging Parliament to act swiftly, rise above partisan interests, and restore public trust through a credible and transparent probe.
God bless our homeland, Ghana!