The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has strongly rejected claims that an AirMed International aircraft involved in medical evacuation operations was carrying illicit substances.
According to Mr. Kwakye Ofosu, the aircraft in question, a Hawker 800XP with registration number N823AM, is operated by AirMed International, a US-based organization from Birmingham, Alabama, specializing in air ambulance services.
He revealed that the plane landed in Ghana on March 20, 2025, from Gran Canaria, Spain, after a one-day stopover in Angola.
He noted that it was cleared to land for routine refuelling and crew rest, activities that are legitimate and standard practice for international flights, with clearance number GFTWXR252604.
He further explained that while in Ghana, the aircraft developed issues with its landing gear and tires, which required immediate attention.
As a result, he said a replacement aircraft with registration number N864, arrived from Luanda on March 22, 2025, bringing necessary tires and engineers to replace the damaged parts.
The Minister stressed that after the repairs were completed, the aircraft departed Kotoka International Airport later that same day.
According to him, the aircraft was thoroughly inspected by aviation security, National Security, and National Intelligence officials, and no unlawful substances were found on board, contrary to the claims made by Rev. Fordjour.
He criticized the false allegations made by Rev. Ntim Fordjour, stating that such actions were part of an effort to distract from the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) internal struggles, asserting that the party had lost credibility due to a humiliating defeat and was using these unfounded claims to shift the narrative.
While acknowledging the importance of legislative oversight, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu condemned what he described as “political obscurantism”, saying these efforts were an attempt to tarnish the reputation of Ghana’s aviation sector without justification.
