AirMed International, a global air ambulance and medical transport company, has vehemently refuted allegations of engaging in illegal activities, specifically drug trafficking, following concerns raised by the Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev John Ntim Fordjour. The company issued a statement clarifying that a recent stop at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) was necessitated by maintenance issues encountered by one of its aircraft.

According to reports by GHOne TV on April 3, 2025, AirMed International aircraft N823AM made multiple fuel stops, one of which was at KIA. During this stop, the aircraft experienced unforeseen maintenance problems. To address the situation, AirMed International dispatched a second aircraft carrying replacement parts, supplies, and a team of technicians to KIA.

"Upon landing in Ghana, the aircraft experienced maintenance issues, and a second aircraft was dispatched with replacement parts, supplies, and technicians. AirMed International aircraft N823AM made multiple stops for fuel, including a stop at Kotoka International Airport," GHOne TV quoted AirMed International as saying.

AirMed International has expressed confidence that a thorough examination of the flight documentation and details will unequivocally demonstrate that their aircraft was not involved in any unlawful activities. The company asserts that it possesses comprehensive documentation to support its claims and is certain of being vindicated.

The controversy began when Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Assin South MP, voiced concerns regarding two flights that landed in Ghana in March: AirMed flight NH23AM and a Cavok Air private jet, Antonov AN-12B. The Minority caucus has alleged that these flights, suspected of carrying cocaine and an undisclosed amount of cash, landed in Ghana between March 20 and March 25, 2025.

Addressing a press conference on April 1, 2025, Rev John Ntim Fordjour stated that the Minority caucus had intercepted intelligence suggesting that an air ambulance landed in Ghana without any prior referral of patients, further fueling suspicions.