Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Government Spokesperson, has responded to allegations surrounding recent aircraft landings at Kotoka International Airport, insisting that the incidents were due to technical issues and not criminal activity, as suggested by some political figures.
The remarks come in the wake of claims from Rev. John Ntim Fodjour, Ranking Member of the Defence and Interior Committee, who alleged that the flights involved in the landings were transporting drugs and cash. In a post on Facebook on Sunday, April 6, Ofosu addressed the allegations, providing a detailed explanation for the incidents.
Ofosu clarified that the Air Med Aircraft’s three-day stay at Kotoka was a result of damaged tyres on its landing gear. He explained that engineers were flown in on a separate aircraft to repair the damage, which led to the extended stay at the airport.
“These images show engineers fixing the damaged tyres of the Air Med Aircraft at Kotoka. The damaged parts and engineers were brought in by a different aircraft, which explains the aircraft’s three-day delay here. Don’t let anyone mislead you,” Ofosu stated.
Regarding the Cavok Air flight, Ofosu provided additional clarity, noting that security officials had conducted a thorough inspection of the aircraft and confirmed that its cargo consisted of oil drills and oil stored in jerrycans. He shared footage of the inspection to support his claim, urging the public to trust the transparency of the inspection process.
“These are the actual inspection images of the Cavok flight upon its arrival at Kotoka, showing the cargo was oil drills and oil in jerrycans. Don’t let anyone fabricate false narratives when pressed for evidence,” he added.
Ofosu emphasized the government’s commitment to transparency and called on the public to disregard misleading information regarding the operations at Kotoka International Airport.
