The National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) is currently awaiting approval from the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin to swoop in and haul Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour for
According to Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, NIB needs John Ntim Fordjour, to assist with investigations into allegations of drug trafficking and money laundering.
He added that, Rev. Ntim Fordjour has refused to respond to requests from various security agencies to assist investigations into his claims of two aircraft recently landed in Ghana carrying drugs and cash.
Speaking on Channel One TV, Kwakye Ofosu emphasized the importance of transparency and suggested that the MP’s interrogation should be made public.
“The NIB wrote to the Speaker to release Ntim Fordjour. The Speaker is yet to respond to the NIB, as far as I am aware. Anytime the Speaker responds to it, he will be available for questions.
“I have requested that the interrogation be released to the public,” he stated.
The Minority Caucus in parliament has raised concerns over the increasing incidents of piracy, drug trafficking, and money laundering in Ghana.
Speaking at a press briefing, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, highlighted the urgent need to preserve Ghana’s reputation as one of the most peaceful countries in Africa.
Rev. Fordjour stated, “Ghana in the past eight years, had been ranked favorably by notable global organizations as the second most peaceful country in Africa in respect of crime rate and globally, ahead of Australia and Canada.
“It is therefore imperative that under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, Ghana continues to be safe and not degenerate into a safe haven for pirates, drug trafficking and money laundering.”
The Minority also revealed concerns about two suspicious flights—AirMed Flight N823AM and Cavok Air Antonov An-12B—that 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.
The Minority demanded full disclosure of the cargo contents to assure Ghanaians of airspace security.
After these concerns were raised by Ntim Fordjour, President John Dramani Mahama, him to collaborate with the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), the Police CID, the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), and the National Security Coordinator to immediately investigate his claims.
Addressing the allegation, President Mahama wrote on his Facebook page, “Government takes all allegations seriously, and to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation, I have directed all relevant investigative agencies – including the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), the Police CID, the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), and the National Security Coordinator – to immediately and fully collaborate with the honourable member of parliament so he provides all necessary information to investigate the allegations and take all action necessary to expose any drug dealing.”
Ntim Fordjour however refused to collaborate with the above mentioned agencies.
Reacting to Ntim Fordjour’s outburst on his X page, Oh_Menua wrote, “To be direct, I am deeply disappointed in Hon. @NtimFordjour. I’ve followed your recent interviews, and frankly, they’ve been nothing short of embarrassing. When journalists ask tough but fair questions and request evidence to support your claims, you evade them and label them as anti-NPP. That’s not helpful.”
He urged Ntim Fordjour to substantiate his claims with evidence so he can receive unreserved backing from the party and its communicators.
