President John Mahama has directed the National Security and relevant authorities to conduct a full-scale investigation into two aircraft suspected of smuggling cocaine and cash into Ghana.
The flights in question—AirMed flight N823AM and Cavok Air’s Antonov An-12B—allegedly landed at Kotoka International Airport from Gran Canaria, Spain, before departing on March 25, 2025.
The directive follows concerns raised by the Minority in Parliament, who suspect the flights—an air ambulance and a private jet—may have been involved in drug trafficking or money laundering.
At a press conference on Tuesday, Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour noted that intelligence revealed the AirMed flight N823AM, an air ambulance, did not transport any patients but allegedly carried suspicious cargo suspected to contain cocaine and US dollars.
Rev. Fordjour, who doubles as the Ranking Member of the Defence and Interior Committee, added that a private jet, Antonov 12B, also arrived on March 12 and left on the same day as the air ambulance, fueling further suspicions.
In a statement, the President, emphasizing the need for clarification, tasked the security agencies to immediately and fully collaborate with the lawmaker.
Rev. Fordjour is expected to provide all necessary information to facilitate the investigation and take all action necessary to expose any drug-related activities.
“This matter requires urgent clarification. I have instructed the appropriate agencies to investigate and provide a full report on these flights,” Mr. Mahama stated in a tweet.
The President also stressed that transparency and accountability are critical in safeguarding national security.
“We must not allow Ghana’s airspace to be exploited for illicit activities. This investigation will ensure we uphold the integrity of our aviation sector,” he added.
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