Private legal practitioner and University of Media, Arts, and Communication lecturer, Kwaku Baah-Acheamfour Esq, has urged Parliament to establish a bipartisan committee to address crime and oversee crucial investigations.
The call comes after the Minority in Parliament raised serious concerns regarding President John Dramani Mahama’s directive for security agencies to investigate certain matters.
The Minority has questioned the involvement of two flights—an Air MED flight (L823 AM) that landed on March 20 and stayed for five days without any record of transporting a patient, and an Antonov 12B private jet that arrived on March 12 and departed the same day. Both flights are suspected of being involved in illegal activities, including drug trafficking and money laundering.
In response, Baah-Acheamfour, Esq expressed frustration over the politicization of such critical issues, which he believes hinders the country’s ability to address them effectively.
“The security services should not wait for directives from the president before taking action. They should be proactive in investigating such serious allegations,” he stated.
“The Minority should not just make accusations; they should provide concrete evidence to support their claims, not just rumors or speculation,” he added.
The lawyer also highlighted concerns raised by the Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, regarding an ongoing investigation into counterfeit money and suspected gold bars found in a warehouse raid in the Sapeiman area of the Ga South Municipality.
On February 9, authorities intercepted twelve 20-foot shipping containers filled with fake US dollars hidden within cement blocks, further deepening suspicions of criminal activity.
He expressed optimism about President Mahama’s directive for security agencies to conduct thorough investigations but voiced concerns over the potential outcomes.
“I am happy that the president has directed a thorough investigation, but I am also worried about the final result,” Acheampong remarked. “This is a matter that can be investigated fairly simply. The airport is not a bus terminal where anyone can just land without clearance. The authorities should be able to track these aircraft and determine the purpose of their arrival. This should not be difficult.”
The lawyer’s call for action comes at a time of growing public concern about the potential involvement of international drug trafficking syndicates and money laundering operations in Ghana, particularly through its major airports.
Baah-Acheamfour, Esq believes a bipartisan committee will ensure a more impartial and comprehensive investigation.
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