A member of the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament and a former Deputy Defence Minister, Kofi Amankwa-Manu, has called on the government to allow an independent probe into the cocaine and money laundering allegations raised by the Ranking Member of the committee, Rev. Ntim Fordjour.

The call comes after Rev. Ntim Fordjour linked some aircraft that landed into the country to drug trafficking and money laundering.

Speaking to the press in Kumasi, Kofi Amankwa-Manu expressed concern about the gravity of the claims and emphasised the need for transparency and accountability in government affairs.

According to him, the claims by the Ranking member require an immediate probe, citing the availability of evidence.

Rev Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member of Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, has alleged that some aircraft that landed in the country for a couple of days were engaged in money laundering and illicit drug trafficking.

The allegations made by him at a news conference sparked widespread attention, particularly within political circles, with many questioning the MP's claims.

The government has since denied the claims, explaining the circumstances under which the aircraft landed in the country and departed.

There is therefore pressure on the MP to provide concrete evidence to back his claims.

The situation continues to unfold, with many anticipating further developments in the coming days, after the MP's party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), also backed the claims and demanded a thorough probe by the government.