'Don’t let Ghana become a Narco State' – Minority drags Diplomatic Corps into Gran Canaria flights scandal

The Minority in Parliament has asked the international community for help. They see a growing threat to Ghana’s national security and reputation.

On April 8, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor wrote to Ambassador Maher Kheir. He is the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Ghana.

Jinapor urged coordinated action regarding mysterious aircraft landings at Kotoka International Airport. These planes allegedly carried illicit goods and cash.

His letter follows conflicting accounts from government officials about two AirMed flights and several Cavok Air aircraft. The Minority claims these flights came from Gran Canaria, Spain, not Luanda, Angola.

Independent checks support the Minority's claims about the AirMed flights. This contradicts statements from Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State for Government Communications. He dismissed allegations as “a waste of time” and suggested no real investigation would happen.

The Minority insists that the President's directive for an investigation is valid. They expressed concern over attempts to backtrack on this directive.

With increasing pressure, the Minority has called for diplomatic involvement. They believe investigations are crucial to combat transnational crimes effectively.

Their request includes a five-point action plan. This plan asks for intelligence sharing on the involved aircraft and international security collaboration with Ghanaian authorities.

They also seek support for Parliament’s oversight efforts to avoid a "drug state" reputation. Additionally, they call for a full Commission of Inquiry under Article 278 of the Constitution and protection for whistleblowers.

John Ntim Fordjour, MP for Assin South, is among those needing protection. He played a key role in exposing this scandal.

The letter emphasizes that Ghana must adhere to international treaties like UN Conventions on Drugs and Transnational Organized Crime. It warns that urgent action is needed to prevent Ghana from becoming a hub for drug trafficking and money laundering.

“Action in this matter is urgent and consequential,” the statement concluded.