Justin Frimpong Kodua, General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called for an independent Commission of Inquiry to investigate recent claims surrounding illicit aircraft movements and suspicious cargo handling at Ghana’s airports. His demand follows allegations made by Rev. Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, regarding irregularities in the country’s aviation operations.
Rev. Fordjour, who serves as Ranking Member on the Interior and Defence Committee of Parliament, has raised concerns about potentially illicit cargo being transported via Ghana’s airports and the possible involvement of state officials. The claims prompted an attempt by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) to arrest him, further escalating tensions.
Speaking on the Atumpan program on AsaasePa 107.3, Kodua criticized government communications surrounding the allegations, specifically targeting Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State for Government Communications. He accused Ofosu of politicizing the issue and undermining efforts to address it as a national concern.
“We need an independent Commission of Inquiry to get to the truth, as we do not trust the government’s handling of this issue,” Kodua stated, calling for a non-partisan approach to uncover the facts.
The controversy has also sparked strong reactions from opposition lawmakers. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has demanded the dismissal of Felix Kwakye Ofosu, accusing him of undermining President John Dramani Mahama’s efforts to investigate drug-related claims.
The Office of the President has yet to formally respond to calls for an independent inquiry into the allegations, which continue to cast a shadow over Ghana’s airport operations and government transparency.
