Alleged Cocaine At KIA: Minority Writes To Diplomatic Community

Samuel Abu Jinapor is the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources.

The Minority Caucus in Parliament, led by Jinapor, has reached out to diplomats in Ghana. They want the diplomatic community to investigate recent flights from Gran Canaria to Kotoka International Airport (KIA). These flights are suspected of carrying illicit drugs and money.

On April 1, 2025, the Minority held a press conference. They claimed that AirMed and Cavok Air flights landed at KIA with suspicious cargo. The Minority urged the government to disclose details about these flights.

President John Dramani Mahama ordered an investigation into these allegations. Many Ghanaians and international bodies, including the UNODC, supported this call for action. However, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State for Government Communications, dismissed the claims as “a waste of time.” He suggested that President Mahama's directive was insincere.

Kwakye Ofosu stated on Asempa FM that the President's order aimed to discredit Hon. Ntim Fordjour’s claims. The Minority responded by citing Fact-Check Ghana's findings. Fact-Check confirmed that two AirMed flights came directly from Gran Canaria.

They also noted they could not verify any Cavok flights mentioned by the Minister. This prompted the Minority to seek help from diplomatic missions in Ghana.

In their letter to diplomats, signed by Jinapor, they requested assistance in investigating these matters. They emphasized that Ghana is bound by international treaties against drug trafficking and money laundering.

The Caucus highlighted recent laws aimed at combating these issues in Ghana. They expressed concern that without proper investigations, Ghana could become a transit point for illicit drugs and money.

This situation could have serious implications for Ghana and West Africa as a whole. The Caucus believes thorough investigations are necessary to confirm or refute these allegations.

They called on diplomats to share intelligence with Ghanaian security agencies regarding the aircraft involved. They also requested support for future investigations and protection for whistleblowers among Members of Parliament.

Finally, they urged diplomats to encourage the government to establish a Commission of Inquiry into this matter.