Air Med Aircraft Landed Due to Damaged Tires, Not Drugs - Kwakye Ofosu
Accra, Ghana - 06 April, 2025 - Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has debunked claims of drug trafficking and cash smuggling linked to recent aircraft landings at Kotoka International Airport.
The allegations, raised by Rev John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member of the Defence and Interior Committee, suggested that suspicious flights were carrying illicit goods.
Technical Issues, Not Narcotics
Ofosu explained that the Air Med Aircraft landed due to damaged tires on its landing gear, requiring engineers to be flown in for repairs. According to him, this technical issue, not drug trafficking, caused the three-day delay.
“These pictures show engineers fixing damaged tyres on the landing gear of the Air Med Aircraft at the Kotoka International Airport. The damaged parts and engineers were brought in by a different aircraft, reason why it stayed here for three days. Don’t let anyone lie to you,” he said in a Facebook post.
Cavok Flight Inspection
He added that security officials inspected the Cavok flight upon arrival, confirming its cargo consisted of oil drills and oil stored in jerrycans, not contraband. Ofosu shared footage of the inspection to quell rumors.
“This is actual footage of the inspection of the Cavok flight by security officials at the Kotoka International Airport on arrival which shows it carried a cargo of oil drills and oil in jerrycans. Don’t let anyone lie to you and shift the goal post when pressed for evidence,” he added.
Transparency and Misinformation
The spokesperson assured the public of transparency in addressing airport operation concerns, urging citizens to be cautious of false information. This incident highlights the importance of verifying information before sharing.
Source: Lead News Online
