GACL denies drug trafficking allegations, threatens legal action over "Malicious Claims"

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has firmly dismissed allegations linking it to suspected drug trafficking at Kotoka International Airport (KIA), labeling the claims as baseless and harmful to its reputation.

This response comes after Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, ranking member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, alleged that two aircraft recently landed at KIA carrying illicit substances.

In a press release issued on April 8, 2025, GACL described the accusations as entirely false and lacking any factual foundation. The company emphasized that all necessary inspections were carried out by the appropriate security agencies.

According to the statement, “Landing permits for all incoming aircraft are issued by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in collaboration with National Security—not by GACL.” It further noted that Aviation Security and National Security conducted checks on the aircraft in question, while Swissport was responsible for ground handling operations.

“No trace of illegal substances was found on either aircraft,” the company stated, firmly denying any wrongdoing.

GACL also dismissed any claims of a connection between its managing director, Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, and Rev. Fordjour. 

The company challenged those making the allegations to present evidence to support their claims. “Those propagating these unfounded allegations must provide proof,” it said.

In a strong warning, GACL stated it would consider legal action against any individual, media outlet, or organization that spreads what it called misleading and defamatory information.

The statement concluded by urging the public to disregard the claims, describing them as “fabricated and malicious.”