Sammy Gyamfi Accuses Ntim Fordjour of Spreading Falsehoods Over Flight Allegations
Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has strongly criticised Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, accusing him of deliberately spreading misinformation regarding alleged drug trafficking and money laundering involving two aircraft that recently flew from Ghana to Gran Canaria.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, Mr. Gyamfi dismissed Rev. Fordjour’s allegations as baseless and politically motivated. He described the claims as a clear attempt at propaganda, aimed at tarnishing the image of the government without presenting credible evidence.
“You have lied, you have proven to be totally reckless and irresponsible,” Gyamfi stated, condemning the MP’s conduct. He added that any person with integrity would have issued a public apology after making such unsubstantiated accusations.
Gyamfi expressed particular concern about the manner in which the Minority in Parliament has handled its oversight responsibilities in relation to national security. He criticised their decision to hold a press conference without verifying the information or conducting proper checks beforehand. According to him, it was irresponsible to expect the government to allocate resources to investigate claims that were neither backed by intelligence nor grounded in fact.
He further pointed out contradictions in the MP’s narrative, highlighting that the Minority initially claimed to possess concrete intelligence on the flights. However, Rev. Fordjour later downplayed the matter, referring to it merely as a suspicion. This shift, according to Gyamfi, undermines the credibility of the allegations and casts doubt on the integrity of the Minority’s claims.
Additionally, Gyamfi questioned why Rev. Fordjour failed to provide any substantial evidence when former President John Mahama directed that the matter be investigated. The MP reportedly claimed he was not invited to share his information—an excuse Gyamfi found unconvincing, especially given the public platform he had used to first raise the issue.
The controversy surrounds two aircraft—an air ambulance and a private jet—that were stationed in Ghana for several days before departing for Gran Canaria in March. Allegations emerged from the Minority that these flights may have been involved in criminal activities, prompting calls for a formal investigation.
Meanwhile, renowned security analyst Dr. Kwesi Aning has also expressed concern over the careless handling of sensitive national security information by some Members of Parliament. He emphasized the need for professionalism and discretion in dealing with matters of such importance, especially by individuals in positions of authority.
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