The Minority Caucus in Parliament has raised red flags over national security issues, including the handling of gold and cash seized by National Security, suspected drug trafficking via private jets, and a recent pirate attack on Ghanaian waters.
The Caucus is demanding transparency from the government regarding these security threats.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, April 1, in Parliament, the Ranking Member of the Defence and Interior Committee and Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour questioned the government’s silence over the major security operation that took place on February 9, 2025, when National Security raided a warehouse in Sapeiman, Accra, and discovered twelve 20-foot containers filled with gold bars and an unspecified amount of US dollars and Ghana cedis worth billions.
“Nearly two months after this operation, National Security has failed to update Ghanaians on the status of their investigation. Who were the culprits? What is the exact quantity of gold and cash seized? What does the government intend to do with them?” Rev. Fordjour asked.
He accused the government of potential foul play, suggesting that, without transparency, there is a risk of misappropriation.
According to him, Ghanaians are asking legitimate question whether the government, through National Security, intend to divert the twelve containers of gold and cash only to deceive the public in the end.
The Minority also raised alarm over two flights suspected of transporting cocaine and cash through Ghana’s airspace.
Hon. Ntim Fordjour disclosed that intelligence cited by the Caucus indicates an AirMed flight (N823AM) and a Cavok Air Antonov An-128 private jet landed at Kotoka International Airport in March 2025 from Gran Canaria, Spain – a region known for drug trafficking and money laundering.
“On March 20, an AirMed flight, originally meant for medical emergencies, landed in Accra but did not carry any patient. Instead, intelligence suggests it transported suspicious cargo—suspected to be cocaine and cash,” Rev. Fordjour revealed.
He noted that the Cavok Air Antonov An-128, which landed on March 12 and stayed in Ghana for 13 days, departed on March 25, the same day as the AirMed flight, to the same destination—Gran Canaria.
“It is intriguing that these suspicious flights would depart to the same location on the same day. Even more concerning is the secrecy surrounding the nature of their cargo,” he stated, and demanded full disclosure from National Security.
The Minority Caucus also expressed grave concerns over a March 27 pirate attack on a Ghanaian-registered fishing vessel, MENGXIN 1.
Armed individuals boarded the ship, held the crew hostage for three hours, and kidnapped the captain, chief mate, and chief engineer—who remain missing.
The Ranking Member argued that the absence of Offshore Patrol Vessels in Ghana’s Navy is an open invitation for pirate activities, urging the government to expedite the procurement of these vessels.
“In 2024, the previous government was in the final stages of purchasing Offshore Patrol Vessels, but the NDC opposed and halted the process. Now, our Navy is left vulnerable,” he said, calling for bipartisan support to resume the procurement.
The Minority Caucus insisted that under President John Dramani Mahama’s leadership, Ghana must maintain its global reputation as one of Africa’s safest countries.
“Ghana has been ranked among the most peaceful nations in Africa and ahead of Australia and Canada in global safety rankings. We must not let our country become a haven for pirates, drug trafficking, and money laundering,” Rev. Fordjour stressed.
The Minority Caucus vowed to continue pressing the government for accountability on these pressing security issues
