AFAG calls for a bipartisan parliamentary probe into ‘Cocaine’ scandal

An independent, bipartisan parliamentary probe into the claims regarding two foreign planes accused of bringing cash and illegal substances into Ghana has been demanded by the Alliance for Accountable Governance (AFAG).

The aircraft in question are Cavok Air’s Antonov An-12B, a freight jet, and AirMed flight N823AM, an air ambulance.

The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Committee on Defence and Interior, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, alerted the public and government to the fact that both planes arrived from Gran Canaria, Spain, and stayed at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) for prolonged periods of time under suspicious circumstances.

According to reports, on Thursday, March 20, 2025, AirMed’s plane touched down and remained there for five days without transferring any patients.

The Antonov An-12B of Cavok Air, meanwhile, landed earlier on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, and spent thirteen days in Ghana.

On March 25, 2025, both aircraft are said to have taken off for the same location.

Because of this, there are significant public worries regarding these coincidences in addition to the allegations of cash and cocaine smuggling.

The accusations have been rejected by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of Government Communications, who cited customs delays and mechanical problems. However, AFAG feels that the back-and-forth repartee between the opposition NPP and the ruling NDC is “failing to address the core issue: the truth.”

Read full statement from AFAG below:

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!

-SIGNED-

Arnold Boateng – 0209830546 (General Secretary)

William Obeng – 0546764514 (Member)

Emmanuel Kwame Agyemang – 0279966909 (Member)

Source: Ghanatodayonline.com