Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate in the 2024 elections stormed the Member of Parliament for Assin South Ntim Fordjour’s home yesterday after NIB attempts to arrest him.
Rev. Ntim Fordjour in a post on social media expressed appreciation to the former Vice President for showing support during what he called a moment of political harassment.
“Thank you very much, H.E. Dr Mahamudu Bawumia (@MBawumia), for the visit to my residence this evening following the politically motivated, lawless act of harassment by the NDC government in their attempt to gag MPs from exercising their legitimate oversight,” he wrote.
Justin Kodua Frimpong the General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) 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.
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.
The Minority in Parliament stopped what it describes as an illegal and politically motivated attempt by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) to arrest the Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour.
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.
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.
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.
Rev John Ntim Fordjour in a press conference alleged that two suspicious flights AirMed Flight N823AM and Cavok Air Antonov An-12B recently landed at Kotoka International Airport from Gran Canaria, a location known for drug trafficking and money laundering. Intelligence suggests these flights carried suspected cocaine and cash.
He stated, “Reliable intelligence intercepted by the minority indicates that on March 20, 2025, AirMed flight N823AM, which is an air ambulance, and I must stress, it’s an air ambulance, designed specifically to carry patients landed at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana and remained in the country for five days before departing on March 25 back to Gran Canaria.”
See the post below:
Thank you very much HE Dr Mahamudu Bawumia @MBawumia for the visit to my residence this evening following the politically-motivated lawless act of harassment in the attempt of the NDC government to gag MPs from exercising their legitimate oversight. pic.twitter.com/a2LNm05q6E
— John Ntim Fordjour MP (@NtimFordjour) April 9, 2025
