Deputy Ranking Member of the Security and Intelligence Committee, Boateng Kwabena, has criticized the government’s decision to launch an investigation into alleged drug trafficking and money laundering at Kotoka International Airport (KIA).
Speaking on ABC News GH, he expressed disappointment in state institutions overseeing the airport, suggesting that executive privileges may have played a role in allowing suspicious flights to operate unchecked.
“It’s quite disappointing to start with, looking at the airport and various state institutions that control the airport to allow this,” Boateng stated. “It looks like what they call executive privileges.”
He further argued that there is no need for an investigation since all relevant records are already in the hands of the government.
“I am disappointed because all these records are in the domain of government. All details have been given, so what details do you want?” he questioned, emphasizing that authorities should have acted proactively rather than waiting for the Minority to raise concerns.
His comments come after President John Dramani Mahama ordered a thorough investigation into the allegations following a press conference by Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, MP for Assin South.
The President directed key investigative agencies, including the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), the Police CID, and the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), to probe the matter.
However, Boateng insists the information needed to take action is already available and that the government’s response is unnecessary delay.
