Kofi Bentil, Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, has called for a comprehensive investigation into allegations of drug trafficking involving two aircraft that landed in Ghana in early March and departed for Gran Canaria on March 25. This follows concerns raised by the Minority in Parliament, particularly Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member of the Defence and Interior Committee, who suspects the flights may have been involved in illicit activities such as drug trafficking or money laundering.
In response, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, dismissed these allegations as baseless, accusing Rev. Fordjour of spreading deliberate disinformation to undermine the government. He asserted that both aircraft were in the country for legitimate reasons, underwent full security checks, and no illegal substances were found on board.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, April 5, Mr. Bentil cautioned against hastily dismissing the allegations, emphasizing Ghana’s troubled history with drug trafficking. He warned that while the government’s explanation may seem sufficient, it could “easily be a cover-up,” and stressed the importance of a thorough investigation to maintain public trust.
The Minority in Parliament continues to demand full disclosure from National Security regarding the purpose and cargo of the flights, underscoring the need for transparency in addressing such serious allegations.