Rev. Ntim Fordjour’s Allegations vs. Government’s Defense: The Cavok Flight Controversy

Rev. John Ntim Fordjour’s recent claim that two suspicious aircraft—AirMed Flight N823AM and Cavok Air’s Antonov An-12B—may have transported cocaine and cash into Ghana has thrown the nation into a state of concern and speculation. According to the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, the arrival of these flights at Kotoka International Airport under mysterious circumstances raises red flags about possible drug trafficking or money laundering activities.

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Rev. Ntim Fordjour’s demand for an urgent security briefing is not without cause. In a climate where public trust in institutions is increasingly fragile, his questions echo the silent concerns of many Ghanaians: Why did these flights land unannounced? Who authorized their entry? And more importantly, why is there such a rushed attempt to clear the air?

In response, the government hastily released a raw video footage allegedly showing security officials inspecting the Cavok flight upon arrival. The footage, shared by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, presents what officials claim are oil drilling equipment and oil stored in jerrycans—no drugs, no cash.

But how convincing is this footage?

The video shows security officers walking around the aircraft and checking cargo, but it is far from thorough. There is no timestamp, no clear documentation of the full inspection, and no independent verification. The visuals appear curated, possibly staged to dispel suspicion rather than to offer full transparency. If the government is indeed innocent of wrongdoing, why not release full, uninterrupted surveillance footage from the moment the aircraft landed to the time it was cleared?

More troubling is the immediate dismissal of Rev. Ntim Fordjour’s concerns as “lies” and “politically motivated.” Instead of encouraging scrutiny and addressing the matter openly, government officials seem more focused on attacking the messenger than answering critical questions.

Why the defensiveness?

At this point, many are left wondering: What exactly is the government trying to hide? Rev. Ntim Fordjour’s claims, while alarming, have triggered a necessary conversation about accountability and transparency. Until every question is answered and every doubt cleared, this issue will continue to hang over the administration like a dark cloud.