The Secretary General of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Mr. Abraham Koomson has called on AirMed International, the operator of the medical transport flight N823AM to take legal action against Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South.
This call was prompted by allegations made by Rev. Fordjour, who claimed that the two aircraft—an AirMed flight (NH23AM) and a Cavok Air private jet (Antonov AN-12B)—landed in Ghana between March 20 and March 25, 2025, carrying cocaine and large sums of unverified cash.
Rev. Fordjour called for immediate investigations into these allegations, which led President John Dramani Mahama to direct National Security to thoroughly examine the claims with the collaboration of the MP who raised the alarm without any evidence.
Mr. Koomson has strongly criticized Rev. Fordjour, stating that these allegations are baseless and lack credible evidence.
Consequently, Mr. Koomson urged the affected companies to sue Rev. Fordjour and the Minority in Parliament to clear their names from what he described as a smear campaign that has damaged their reputation in the business community.
Speaking to reporters in Tema, he suggested that the allegations are part of a broader strategy by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) and their minority faction in Parliament to destabilize the National Democratic Congress (NDC)-led government.
Mr. Koomson noted that these claims are also intended to undermine the credibility of President Mahama’s administration and its recent accomplishments.
He remarked, “Rev. Ntim Fordjour wants to act like Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa, but Ablakwa had facts.” He emphasized that while Ablakwa supports his claims with documented evidence, Rev. Fordjour has failed to provide any credible proof, highlighting the need for the affected companies to take legal action.
Mr. Koomson urged Ghanaian security agencies to adopt a firm stance against what he referred to as disruptive elements within the NPP, stating that these individuals are not acting in the best interest of Ghanaians. He warned that if the NDC does not respond decisively to these schemes, it could seriously jeopardize their governance and harm their prospects in the 2028 elections.
The GFL also questions the timing and motivations behind these allegations, calling for security agencies to take strong action against what they perceive as disruptive forces within the NPP. This situation underscores the complex and often contentious nature of Ghana’s political landscape.
AirMed International refutes allegations
AirMed International has strongly denied allegations connecting the company to illegal drug trade or money laundering.
In an official response to inquiries from EIB Network’s Joshua Kodjo Mensah, the U.S.-based air ambulance company clarified that the stopover at Kotoka was entirely routine. The company explained that on March 20, 2025, the aircraft was in transit from the United States for a scheduled international patient transport.
As part of the planned journey, the plane made several fuel stops, one of which was at Kotoka International Airport in Accra. Upon arrival, however, the aircraft experienced an unexpected mechanical issue—a blowout of two tires—which required immediate repairs. AirMed confirmed that no patient was onboard at the time of the stop, and the aircraft remained grounded for a few days while the necessary repairs were carried out.
In order to resolve the issue, a second aircraft was dispatched with the required parts and maintenance team to complete the repairs.
