The minority in parliament has 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, labeling 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.
The Minority has demanded a detailed explanation from the NIB and urged the Speaker of Parliament to intervene and ensure no MP is unlawfully targeted in the future.
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.”
The Minority demanded full disclosure of the cargo contents to assure Ghanaians of airspace security which the government disclosed but Ntim Fordjour has still insisted in the statement posted on Social media on Thursday, April 4, 2025, described the government’s explanations about two flights linked to illicit cargo as “incoherent and questionable,” casting doubts on their legitimacy.
See the memo below:
