KEY POINTS
- NACOC confirms that no drugs were found during the aircraft inspections.
- MP Rev. Fordjour’s allegations remain unproven without supporting evidence.
- The government dismisses accusations as baseless and urges public caution.
Twum Barimah, Deputy Director of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), clarified that no illicit substances were found during inspections of two aircraft at Kotoka International Airport (KIA).
He was part of the security team overseeing the checks, which included the use of sniffing dogs. Barimah explained that the procedures were followed correctly, and no drugs were detected in either the Air MED flight L823 AM or the Antonov 12B.
Rev. Fordjour’s allegations stir controversy
The controversy began when Assin South MP, Rev. Ntim Fordjour, raised suspicions about the two planes, alleging that they were involved in transporting illicit substances.
According to MyJoyOnline, Fordjour claimed that the Air MED flight, which had been at KIA for five days, was likely transporting cocaine and cash. He also questioned the extended stay of the Antonov 12B. However, Barimah cast doubt on these allegations, pointing out that Fordjour had not provided evidence to support his claims.
Government dismisses allegations as baseless
In response to Fordjour’s accusations, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, called the claims baseless.
He accused Fordjour of spreading disinformation, urging the public to disregard the allegations. The controversy continues as the public awaits further evidence from Fordjour to either support or refute his claims.
