The Press Secretary and Spokesperson to the Vice President, Ama Pratt, has questioned the continuous focus on aircraft movements in Ghana’s airspace, calling for evidence to support allegations of cocaine trafficking and money laundering involving government officials.
Speaking during an interview on GHOne TV, Ama Pratt stated that while the government appreciates all efforts of intelligence gathering regarding flights landing in Ghana, the core issue of concern remains unproven.
“We appreciate your efforts, keep it going. But when do we get to the evidence around the cocaine and the money laundering, which is what this issue is?” she questioned.
According to her, there is no dispute over the fact that planes landed in Ghana and their intended purposes have been clearly outlined.
“Everybody says yes, it happened. There’s no conversation as to the core mandates of those flights. Everybody knows what those flights are supposed to do,” she stressed.
She pointed out that even the companies involved have admitted that their flights came to Ghana either to refuel or carry out technical repairs.
“When you say these things, that’s not evidence. That has nothing to do with anything. What’s outstanding today is not whether the flight left Tunisia or not. Cocaine and money laundering — when do we get to proving that?” Ama Pratt insisted.
She further took a swipe at critics, suggesting that future allegations might even descend to the level of describing the colour of the pilot’s outfit or the number of passengers onboard.
“I’m sure tomorrow in the next exposé, maybe part three, he’s going to tell us that the pilot was wearing blue and not green. Thank you. Maybe the next exposé will say the flight had six people, not four,” she mocked.
Ama Pratt, however, issued a strong caution to persons accusing the government of involvement in drug trafficking and money laundering, warning of possible repercussions.
“I hope that all of you, yourself included, who go around communicating on this matter and stating it categorically, are ready for the repercussions,” she warned.
“You cannot accuse a government of money laundering and being involved in cocaine and hope that when the dust settles, you will just walk out again under the lights and cameras of TV stations,” she added.
She concluded by urging for responsibility, especially from public office holders such as Members of Parliament and ranking members involved in spreading such claims.
“Let’s time for some responsibility. And who else should we demand responsibility from but from people like Members of Parliament?” she asked.
