The Minority in Parliament has formally appealed to the diplomatic community for intervention in the investigation of what they describe as suspicious flights that allegedly transported illicit drugs and money into the country. In a petition submitted to the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Ambassador Maher Kheir of Lebanon, the Minority is seeking support for a comprehensive inquiry into two AirMed flights and a Cavok Air cargo flight that reportedly landed at Kotoka International Airport after departing from Gran Canaria.

The petition follows public concerns raised by the Minority during a press conference on April 1, 2025, in which they highlighted national security risks associated with the flights. They urged the government to take immediate action, prompting President John Dramani Mahama to direct relevant authorities to investigate the matter. However, Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu dismissed the allegations, calling the inquiry a “waste of time” and insisting that the AirMed flights had originated from Luanda, contrary to the Minority’s findings. Independent checks by the Minority have reportedly confirmed that the flights arrived directly from Gran Canaria, adding further intrigue to the case. Moreover, questions have emerged regarding the Cavok aircraft’s flight records, with no supporting evidence of its alleged arrival on the stated dates.

The Minority’s petition highlights the significance of Ghana’s obligations under international conventions, including the UN Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and the UN Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime. These global agreements require Ghana to take strong action against transnational crime, such as drug trafficking and money laundering. The Minority also references key domestic legislation, including the Narcotics Control Commission Act, 2020, and the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020, stressing the importance of maintaining the country’s legal framework to combat these crimes.

In their petition, the Minority outlined five key requests for the diplomatic community:

1. Share intelligence on the aircraft and the flights involved with Ghanaian security authorities.
2. Facilitate collaboration between Ghanaian and foreign security agencies in the investigation.
3. Assist Ghana in protecting its reputation as a non-transit point for illicit drugs.
4. Encourage the government to establish a Commission of Inquiry under Article 278 of the Constitution to investigate the matter thoroughly and impartially.
5. Support the independence of Parliament and ensure the safety of whistleblowers, including MPs involved in oversight efforts.

The appeal underscores the urgency of international cooperation in safeguarding Ghana’s national integrity and protecting global security from the growing threat of organized crime.

Source:TheDotNews