Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the minority leader in parliament has scolded the Member of Parliament for Assin South and Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour.
Afenyo Markin after addressing the media at the home of Reverend John Ntim Fordjour after the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) attempted to arrest the lawmaker.
The NPP delegation present after the Afenyo Makin address led by Rev Fordjour was spotted jubilating in front of cameras, saying “No intimidation” along with his supporters.
Afenyo-Markin later pulled him aside and scolded him in the Fante language.
He stated, “What is wrong with you? Abaadze nti na wasua yɛ dzen dɛm?” which translates as Why are you so stubborn?
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 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.
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.
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Afenyo-Markin: “What is wrong with you?
Abaadze nti na wasua yɛ dzen dɛm?”— Che🇬🇭 (@CheEsquire) April 9, 2025
