The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly criticized the government for what it describes as attempts to suppress legitimate concerns raised by the minority regarding the mysterious presence of two foreign aircraft—AirMed flight N823AM and the Cavok Air Antonov An-12B—at Kotoka International Airport.
In a statement dated April 6 and signed by its Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, the NPP accused the government of failing to provide credible explanations about the circumstances surrounding the aircrafts’ stay in Ghana. The party said the government’s response, led by spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, lacked substance and only deepened public doubts.
According to the NPP, both aircraft reportedly developed faults while on Ghanaian soil—an account the party finds suspicious and lacking in transparency. It argued that the government’s refusal to offer clear, fact-based details about the aircrafts’ cargo and purpose has fueled speculation and mistrust.
The NPP also highlighted that the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has urged the Ghanaian authorities to investigate the flights. The party said this international concern should have prompted a more professional and thorough disclosure from the country’s security agencies.
In addition to the aircraft incident, the NPP demanded urgent updates on two high-profile drug trafficking cases—the $350 million cocaine bust in Cape Coast and the $150 million cocaine haul in Sekondi. The party claimed that one of the cases is allegedly linked to a senior member of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), a connection it says the government has failed to address publicly.
The statement warned that the government’s silence and defensiveness could damage Ghana’s reputation on the international stage, particularly regarding its obligations to combat drug trafficking and money laundering. The NPP emphasized that these are not partisan issues but matters of national and global concern.
Calling for accountability and stronger leadership, the NPP reiterated its commitment to demanding transparency and ensuring that the government is held responsible for any lapses in national security or international compliance.
“Ghanaians deserve answers, not cover-ups,” the statement concluded, urging the government to act with integrity and urgency.
