President John Mahama has ordered investigations into allegations of drug trafficking and money laundering linked to two suspicious flights that reportedly landed at the Kotoka International Airport.
The directive follows a press conference by a Member of Parliament, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, who raised concerns about the flights’ purpose and cargo.
In a Facebook post, President Mahama said he has directed the investigative agencies to collaborate with the MP and get him to provide them with relevant information to investigate the allegations swiftly.
“Government takes all allegations seriously,” President Mahama noted, adding, “to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation, I have directed all relevant investigative agencies… to immediately and fully collaborate with the honourable member of parliament so he provides all necessary information to investigate the allegations and take all action necessary to expose any drug dealing.”
The President reiterated his administration’s stance on drug trafficking, stating further that there will be a “zero tolerance” policy for using Ghana as a transit or final destination for illegal drugs.
The directive comes on the heels of a recent high-profile drug bust by the NIB, which seized drugs with an estimated street value of $350 million. This, the President noted, reflects the commitment to combat drug trafficking.