The Minority in Parliament has questioned the actions of National Security operatives in the attempted arrest of the Ranking Member of the Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour. They argue that the move is unjustified and unlawful.
Rev. Fordjour recently held a press conference in Parliament, raising serious allegations about two suspicious aircraft that allegedly landed at Kotoka International Airport. He claimed to have intelligence suggesting possible drug trafficking and money laundering activities. The operation related to the aircraft was reportedly suspended without any official explanation from authorities.
Speaking on Ahotor FM’s Adekyee Mu Nsem morning show, Security, Intelligence, and Conflict Analyst Anthony Acquaye addressed the controversy. He criticized Rev. Fordjour’s statements, labelling them as reckless and potentially damaging to Ghana’s international reputation. According to Acquaye, such allegations, especially when made by a high-ranking parliamentary official, could result in Ghana being blacklisted due to associations with drug trafficking and money laundering.
He further stated that misinformation from individuals in positions of power must stop, calling for a more responsible and decorous tone in public discourse. Acquaye accused Rev. Fordjour of seeking media attention without substantiating his claims, emphasizing that, as a ranking member, he has access to official channels to verify intelligence before making public accusations.
In a related development, the National Coordinator for the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has issued a stern ultimatum to the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin. Vanderpuye demanded that Afenyo-Markin present Rev. Fordjour to the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) by 10:00 a.m. today, April 10. Failure to do so, he warned, would result in Rev. Fordjour being forcibly taken from his residence by security forces.
On Wednesday, NIB operatives stormed Rev. Fordjour’s residence to arrest him over the allegations. However, the operation was abruptly suspended, with no official explanation provided. According to Vanderpuye, the operation was halted following a plea from Afenyo-Markin, who assured authorities that Fordjour would voluntarily report for questioning.
Vanderpuye also condemned the actions of some Minority MPs who reportedly gathered at Fordjour’s residence to prevent the arrest. He described their conduct as inappropriate and disrespectful to national security processes.
Story by: Alexander Kukah @kukahalexander7@gmail.com
