Rev John Ntim Fordjour is the MP for Assin South
The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Committee for Defence and Interior, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, has made startling revelations regarding some planes allegedly linked to cocaine trafficking and money laundering operations in Ghana.
His claims are in response to a recent video shared by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, and other key members of the government who have categorically dismissed his allegations as false and misleading.
Following this, Ntim Fordjour, in his recent interaction with Paul Adom-Otchere, Host of Good Evening Ghana on Metro TV, stood by his assertions and offered additional details to substantiate his claims.
He referenced specific flights and claimed there were patterns that raised red flags.
“It is not mere speculation. The records exist, and the relevant authorities are aware,” he stated, urging the government to be transparent with the public.
He further alleged that some of these flights, under the guise of diplomatic clearance, were not subjected to the usual rigorous checks.
In the view of the Assin South lawmaker, this loophole has been exploited for illicit activities for so long that it requires some level of intelligence to unravel it.
“When security protocols are bypassed under diplomatic privilege, it creates the perfect cover for criminal networks to operate,” he said.
John Ntim Fordjour also called for an independent investigation and commission of inquiry into the matter, while urging Parliament to summon key government officials, as well as the National Security Coordinator to respond to the growing concerns.
He stressed that safeguarding national security must rise above partisan interests.
“This is a matter of national integrity. We cannot turn a blind eye simply because it is politically inconvenient,” he concluded.
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