The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a strong statement demanding transparency and accountability from the government regarding the suspicious presence of two foreign aircraft in Ghana, and the broader issue of unresolved drug trafficking cases.
In a press release dated April 6, the NPP condemned what it described as attempts by the government to intimidate the minority for raising valid concerns about the presence of AirMed flight N823AM and the Cavok Air Antonov An-12B aircraft. The party questioned the missions of these aircraft and insisted that a “satisfactory explanation” from the authorities is long overdue.
The statement also criticized the government’s explanation, particularly that given by Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, for being “scanty and primarily defensive,” which the NPP believes has only fueled public suspicion. The party found it curious that both aircraft reportedly developed faults while in Ghana, further casting doubts on the official narrative.
“The idea that the government will politicize citizens’ legitimate desire to know that the aircraft were not on an illegal mission reinforces the suspicion that the government’s explanation is contrived,” the statement read. The NPP also referenced a call from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime urging Ghana to investigate the aircrafts’ missions.
Beyond the aircraft, the NPP called for updates on two unresolved drug trafficking cases: a $350 million cocaine bust in Cape Coast and a $150 million cocaine seizure in Sekondi, allegedly linked to a member of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). According to the party, the government’s silence on these cases is undermining public trust, especially amid claims of involvement by a senior NDC member.
The NPP cautioned the government against downplaying the gravity of drug trafficking and money laundering concerns. “These are matters of national interest and security,” the statement concluded, urging a swift and professional response from the relevant security agencies.
