The government, through the Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has publicly stated that the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) is currently awaiting authorization from the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to engage with Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South. This request comes in the wake of serious allegations made by the MP concerning the alleged landing of two aircraft in Ghana carrying illicit drugs and substantial amounts of cash.
Minister Kwakye Ofosu, during a recent interview on Channel One TV, revealed the current state of affairs, stating, “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.” This indicates a formal process underway, respecting the protocols involving a sitting Member of Parliament and the authority of the Speaker.
According to the Minister, the allegations made by the Assin South MP were publicly aired on April 1, 2025. Swiftly following these claims, the relevant security and aviation agencies reportedly conducted thorough investigations into the matter. Mr. Kwakye Ofosu noted the speed of the initial response, stating, “He (Ntim Fordjour) made this allegation on the 1st of April, I believe. By the 2nd of April, relevant agencies had submitted reports on exactly what happened at the airport between the times that the aircraft arrived and when they left.”
Crucially, the Minister asserted that the investigations conducted by these agencies found no substantiation of any criminal activity related to the alleged aircraft landings. He emphasized that these findings were not merely based on verbal assurances but were supported by concrete evidence. “The findings were supported by documentary evidence, which provided conclusive proof that no illegal activity took place on the two flights,” Mr. Kwakye Ofosu affirmed.
In a significant move towards public transparency and accountability, the Minister of State for Government Communications explicitly called for the interrogation of the Member of Parliament to be made public. “I have requested that the interrogation be released to the public,” he stated, underscoring the importance of public trust and the need for openness in addressing such serious allegations involving a public official. This call for a public interrogation highlights the government's commitment to ensuring that the matter is handled with utmost transparency, allowing the public to witness the process and assess the veracity of the claims and the subsequent investigations.
As of the latest reports, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has not yet issued a formal response to the official request from the National Intelligence Bureau seeking the release of Rev. John Ntim Fordjour for questioning. This silence from the Speaker's office leaves the situation in a state of anticipation, with the public and the government awaiting a decision that will pave the way for the next steps in addressing these serious drug trafficking and money laundering allegations. The unfolding situation remains a significant point of public interest and scrutiny, particularly given the gravity of the initial claims made by the Member of Parliament and the government's strong push for a transparent and public interrogation process.
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