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Suspicious flights: I was part of the screening team; no drugs were found – Deputy NACOC boss
Deputy Director of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Twum Barimah, has revealed that he was part of the security team that inspected the two aircraft in contention at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) for suspected drug trafficking.
He confirmed that all necessary checks were followed, and that no drugs were found.
Speaking on Adom FM’s Burning Issues, Twum Barimah explained that he was present when the planes landed and oversaw the inspection, which included the use of sniffing dogs by NACOC.
He also noted that the Immigration Service conducted its checks separately, and found no illicit substances.
The controversy arose after Assin South MP, Rev. Ntim Fordjour, raised concerns about two aircraft—the Air MED flight L823 AM and the private jet Antonov 12B—alleging that they were involved in suspicious activities at KIA. Rev. Fordjour claimed that the air ambulance, which landed on March 20, 2025, remained in Ghana for five days without carrying any patients, and suggested it was transporting cocaine and cash.
He also raised concerns about the Antonov 12B, which landed on March 12, 2025, and remained in Ghana for 13 days before departing on March 25, 2025.
However, Twum Barimah questioned why Rev. Fordjour has not provided evidence to support his claims, casting doubts on the visuals released by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
According to Barimah, NACOC followed all the proper procedures during the inspection, including using trained dogs to check the planes, but nothing suspicious was found.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in response to Rev. Fordjour’s allegations, dismissed them as baseless.
In a video posted on social media, he accused the MP of spreading disinformation in an attempt to undermine public trust in the government.
The government spokesperson urged the public to disregard the allegations and called on Rev. Fordjour to provide evidence to back his claims.
As the controversy continues to unfold, the focus remains on whether Rev. Fordjour will produce the necessary evidence to support his claims, or if the accusations will be dismissed as mere speculation.
Source:Adomfmonline.com
The Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Abena Osei Asare has expressed concerns about the failure of the Administrator of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) Mr. Paul Adjei to honour invitation of the Committee to assist in dealing with abandoned projects cited in the 2024 Auditor-General’s report.
She emphasised that some of the projects have been abandoned for more than 20 years and it kept reoccurring in the Auditor-General’s report yearly, stressing that the GETFund Administrator could assist by prioritising these projects.
However, he has failed to personally appear before the Committee since the commencement of the Committee’s public hearing in the 9th Parliament.
According to the 2024 Auditor-General’s report on Pre-University Educational Institutions, nine (9) Institutions with 16 projects awarded by the GET Fund Secretariat had been abandoned/delayed for a period ranging between three (3) and 28 years.
Some of the affected schools include Adanwomoase Senior High School (Boys and Girls dormitory abandoned for 12 years), Atoa Senior High School (Home Economics Block abandoned for 27 years), Beposo Senior High School (Dinning Hall and Kitchen Complex abandoned for 10 years and lastly KNUST Senior High School (Three storey classroom block abandoned for 20 years).
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy continued its oversight responsibilities with a working visit to the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) yesterday.
Chairman of the Committee, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, said the visit formed part of efforts to familiarize members with the Authority’s operations and to explore ways Parliament could provide the necessary support.
He explained that the NPA’s work is focused on regulating Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector, a critical area for national energy security.
Mr. Bedzrah noted that the Committee is particularly interested in assessing whether the country has adequate petroleum stock to meet demand.
He noted that rising geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing US–Iran conflict, could have adverse effect on Ghana’s energy supply and pricing.
He further disclosed that the Committee intends to engage closely with the Authority on a proposed new petroleum bill.
According to him, a draft of the legislation will be reviewed and possibly presented to Parliament under a certificate of urgency.
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