The Secretary-General of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Mr. Abraham Koomson, has called on U.S.-based air ambulance operator, AirMed International, to initiate legal proceedings against Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Member of Parliament for Assin South Constituency, over what he describes as baseless and damaging allegations.

Rev. Fordjour had recently alleged that two aircraft—an AirMed International medical transport flight (N823AM) and a Cavok Air Antonov AN-12B—landed in Ghana between March 20 and 25, 2025, allegedly carrying cocaine and large sums of unverified cash.

He called for an urgent investigation into the matter.

Following these claims, President John Dramani Mahama directed National Security to launch a full investigation in collaboration with the MP, despite the absence of evidence supporting the allegations.

Speaking to journalists in Tema, Mr. Koomson strongly condemned the claims, describing them as part of a broader political smear campaign by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) aimed at discrediting the NDC-led government and undermining President Mahama’s recent achievements.

“Rev. Ntim Fordjour is attempting to emulate  Okudzeto Ablakwa, but unlike Ablakwa, who backs his claims with documented facts, Fordjour has provided no credible evidence,” Mr. Koomson stated.

He urged AirMed International and other affected entities to sue both the MP and the Minority Caucus to protect their reputations and business interests.

Mr. Koomson further called on Ghana’s security agencies to take a firm stance against what he termed as "disruptive elements" within the NPP, warning that such tactics could destabilize the country and threaten the NDC’s future electoral prospects if left unchecked.

Meanwhile, AirMed International has issued a strong rebuttal, denying any involvement in illegal activities.

In a statement to EIB Network's Joshua Kodjo Mensah, the company clarified that its aircraft made a routine fuel stop at Kotoka International Airport on March 20, 2025, during a scheduled patient transport mission from the United States.

The aircraft, however, encountered a mechanical issue involving the blowout of two tires, which grounded it temporarily.

No patient was onboard during the stopover.

A second aircraft was later dispatched with parts and a maintenance team to complete the necessary repairs.

AirMed emphasized that the stopover was entirely procedural and expressed concern over the reputational harm caused by the unsubstantiated allegations.

The GFL also questioned the timing and intent behind the accusations, echoing calls for authorities to act swiftly against individuals or groups using false claims to destabilize governance and tarnish reputations in Ghana’s already polarized political environment.