The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee and MP for Assin South, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, has made what he considers to be startling revelations regarding alleged flights linked to cocaine trafficking and money laundering operations in Ghana.

He believes his evidence completely dismantles recent denials issued in a video by the Government Communications Minister, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, and other key members of government, who have categorically dismissed the allegations as false and misleading.

Despite the government’s denial, Mr Fordjour, in a supposed exposé on Metro TV’s Good Evening Ghana programme hosted by Paul Adom Otchere, stood by his assertions and offered additional details to substantiate his claims.

He referenced specific flights and claimed some patterns raised red flags. “It is not mere speculation. The records exist, and the relevant authorities are aware,” he stated, urging the government to be transparent with the public.

He further alleged that some of these flights, under the guise of diplomatic clearance, were not subjected to the usual rigorous checks. According to him, this loophole has been exploited for illicit activities.

“When security protocols are bypassed under diplomatic privilege, it creates the perfect cover for criminal networks to operate,” he said.

Mr Fordjour called for an independent investigation and a commission of inquiry into the matter and urged Parliament to summon key government officials and the national security Coordinator to respond to the growing concerns.

He stressed that safeguarding national security must rise above partisan interests.

“This is a matter of national integrity. We cannot turn a blind eye simply because it is politically inconvenient,” he concluded.