The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has strongly refuted allegations that two flights landing at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) were involved in drug trafficking.
The claims, made by Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, suggested that the flights carried illegal substances.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, GACL cited the outcome of thorough investigations, which found no evidence of illegal substances on board either of the aircraft.
The company outlined the roles of various state agencies involved in aircraft operations at KIA, including the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and National Security, which issue landing permits, and Aviation Security and National Security personnel, which conduct security inspections.
GACL also clarified that ground handling services at KIA are provided by Swissport. The company’s Managing Director, Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, was also cleared of any involvement in the alleged drug trafficking, with GACL stating that she has “never met or had any communication with Rev. Ntim Fordjour.”
“We urge individuals and institutions making such allegations to present credible evidence and caution against the spread of misinformation,” GACL warned, adding that it would not hesitate to pursue legal action to protect its corporate reputation and that of its Managing Director.
The company concluded by urging the public to disregard the accusations, describing them as “malicious and baseless attempts to discredit the company.”
