Mahama orders probe into suspicious Aircraft linked to possible illicit activity

President John Mahama has called for a comprehensive investigation into two aircraft that landed in Ghana earlier in March and later departed for Gran Canaria, Spain, on March 25.

The directive follows concerns raised by the Minority in Parliament, who suspect the flights—a private air ambulance and a separate jet—could be tied to drug trafficking or money laundering operations.

Taking to Twitter, President Mahama emphasized the need for clarity, stating, “This matter requires urgent clarification. I have instructed the appropriate agencies to investigate and provide a full report on these flights.”

According to John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, one of the aircraft—Air MED flight L823 AM—arrived on March 20 and stayed for five days without transporting any patients, raising eyebrows. In addition, a private Antonov 12B jet reportedly touched down on March 12 and departed the same day as the air ambulance.

The President also directed security agencies to work closely with Mr. Fordjour to gather all necessary details, ensuring any wrongdoing is uncovered.

Reaffirming his commitment to transparency, President Mahama stressed the importance of protecting Ghana’s airspace from abuse: “We must not allow Ghana’s airspace to be exploited for illicit activities. This investigation will ensure we uphold the integrity of our aviation sector.”