President Mahama Orders Probe into Alleged Drug Trafficking at Kotoka Airport

Apr 1, 2025 - 22:33

Accra, Ghana - 01 April, 2025 - Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has ordered a thorough investigation into alleged drug trafficking and money laundering involving two suspicious flights at Kotoka International Airport.

The flights, which arrived at the airport, are suspected to be linked to illicit drug activities.

President Mahama has directed all relevant investigative agencies, including the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), the Police CID, the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), and the National Security Coordinator, to collaborate with Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament who raised the allegations.

The President in a social media post, emphasized Ghana's zero-tolerance policy for drug trafficking and assured the public that the government will take all necessary measures to expose and dismantle any illicit drug networks operating within the country.

He highlighted a recent major drug bust by the National Investigations Bureau, which seized $350 million worth of narcotics.

''My attention has been drawn to allegations made at a press conference by an honourable member of parliament, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, regarding two suspicious flights arriving at the Kotoka International Airport suspected to be involved in drug trafficking and money laundering.

''Government takes all allegations seriously, and to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation, I have directed all relevant investigative agencies – including the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), the Police CID, the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), and the National Security Coordinator – to immediately and fully collaborate with the honourable member of parliament so he provides all necessary information to investigate the allegations and take all action necessary to expose any drug dealing.

Source: Lead News Online