A video has surfaced on social media platform X alleging to be the moment the Assin South member of parliament Rev Ntim Fordjour saw some operatives of the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) at his residence.
According to the alleged voice purported to be the voice of Ntim Fordjour, he was asking for data to send information to someone for fear his phone would be taken.
The alleged voice stated, “Chale, boss somebody should give me data and let me send it to someone otherwise they will take my phone. I don’t have data”.
Justin Kodua Frimpong the General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) yesterday 9 April 2025 revealed the home of Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev John Ntim Fordjour has been stormed by the National Investigation Bureau.
According to Justin Kodua, NIB has stormed the home of Ntim Fordjour to arrest him.
Members of the Minority quickly mobilized to the MP’s residence, insisting that the NIB operatives lacked a warrant and legal basis for the arrest.
The Minority in Parliament described the attempted arrest as an illegal and politically motivated attempt by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB).
The incident took place at the MP’s Spintex residence in Accra on Wednesday, April 9, following allegations he made concerning two suspicious aircraft that allegedly landed at Kotoka International Airport, carrying drugs and large sums of cash.
Although government officials have dismissed the claims as unfounded, the attempted arrest has sparked fears of a crackdown on opposition voices raising concerns about national issues.
Addressing the media, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin condemned the move, labelling it an act of harassment and a clear attempt to intimidate a sitting lawmaker.
He warned that such actions undermine parliamentary oversight and democratic accountability.
He further noted that no formal charges or documentation were provided during the incident, reinforcing suspicions of political interference.
He assured Ghanaians of the Minority’s unwavering stance in defending the principles of democracy and called on the public to remain alert and support efforts to uphold the rule of law.
Meanwhile, The minority in parliament has also written to Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin to intervene in the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) attempt to arrest a Member of Parliament for Assin South, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour.
According to the minority memo, Alban Bagbin must take immediate steps to ensure that interactions between lawmakers and security agencies are led by constitutional provisions and instituted parliamentary protocols.
The Chief Whip, Frank Annoh Dompreh stated concern that the NIB officials proceeded without regard for the procedures that govern engagements with Members of Parliament in the memo.
Watch the video below:
Chale, give me data make I send give someone if not they will take my phone ~ Rev Ntim Forjour when saw the NIB operatives
😂😂😂 baako suro pic.twitter.com/vpgQHXCm7T— Mahama 2024 president (@CitizenTechiman) April 9, 2025
