Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL)
The Management of Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has denied allegations circulating in the media that its officials were involved in providing “false information” to the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. Ntim Fordjour, who has alleged drug trafficking activities involving two aircraft that landed at Kotoka International Airport in recent weeks.
In a statement released on April 8, 2025, the company described the claims as “fictitious and malicious,” stressing that they are completely unfounded and intended to tarnish the image of the organisation, its Managing Director, and the government.
GACL explained that the issuance of landing permits for all aircraft entering Ghana is the sole responsibility of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), in collaboration with National Security—not the GACL.
“All necessary security protocols were strictly adhered to,” the statement noted, adding that security checks on the said aircraft were conducted by Aviation Security and National Security agencies, while ground handling services were managed by Swissport, an independent handling company.
The company emphasised that no illegal substances were discovered on either of the aircraft.
GACL further distanced itself from Rev. Ntim Fordjour, stating categorically that its Managing Director, Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, has no acquaintance or prior interaction with him.
“The onus is on the individuals or groups making these baseless claims to provide credible evidence,” the statement asserted and added, “GACL will not hesitate to pursue legal action against any media house, individual, or entity involved in the dissemination of these defamatory claims.”
The statement urged the public to disregard the allegations and treat them with the “contempt they deserve.”
GACL also reiterated its commitment to upholding the integrity and security of the country’s airports and ensuring that due processes are followed at all times.
A Daily Guide Report