Executive Secretary of the National Interest Movement, Susan Adu-Amankwah, has taken a strong stance against recent public allegations made by Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence Committee. Speaking on Joy News’ Newsfile, she criticised the MP for what she described as reckless and unverified claims about suspicious aircraft allegedly carrying illicit cargo into the country.
Rev. Fordjour had alleged that two aircraft had landed in Ghana under suspicious circumstances, suggesting they were carrying drugs and money. However, he has not presented any concrete evidence to support these serious accusations. Adu-Amankwah questioned his motives and the decision to go public without first engaging the appropriate security authorities.
She stressed that as a public official with access to state institutions, the MP had a duty to act responsibly and confidentially if he truly believed there was a national security threat. “He’s not an ordinary citizen. That’s why we pay them all that money. If it wasn’t about grandstanding or politics, he could have taken it to the head of national security,” she said.
Adu-Amankwah expressed deep concern over the potential damage such public statements can have on Ghana’s international image. She warned that when negative reports about the country circulate globally, Ghanaians are not judged by party affiliation but by nationality. “When we go out there, it doesn’t matter whether you are NDC, NPP, or independent — you are Ghanaian,” she noted.
She further pointed out the sensitive nature of drug-related issues in the country, especially among the youth. Adu-Amankwah referenced the devastation caused by drug abuse, urging political leaders to avoid fueling speculation without proof. “We see the devastation Red has caused. We don’t want other drugs to come and add to it,” she added.
While she acknowledged that suspicions around illegal activity should not be ignored, she maintained that making bold public claims without evidence was neither patriotic nor responsible. Adu-Amankwah called on the government to investigate any legitimate concerns through the right channels and warned against the use of public platforms for political point-scoring at the expense of national integrity.
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