The controversy surrounding the alleged arrival of two suspicious aircraft at Kotoka International Airport has exploded into a full-blown political and legal storm.
At the centre of it all is Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, Member of Parliament for Assin South and Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee, who has accused the government of concealing critical national security issues.
In a fiery escalation, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, referred to Rev. Fordjour as a “noisemaker” during an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, and implied that he would have been ignored under a John Mahama administration.
“The investigation is just so that an example will be set, for people to refrain from such behaviour,” Kwakye Ofosu remarked, suggesting the probe was more about deterrence than truth-seeking.
But Rev. Fordjour, who was also on the show, did not take kindly to the statement.
“I have taken judicial notice of that statement, and I am going to sue Kwakye Ofosu. The threat is clear; he is saying they are not interested in investigations but only want to make an example out of me,” he fired back.
“This is a willful attempt to prosecute and cause harm. These are enough evidence.”
Background
Rev. Fordjour ignited national debate when he alleged that two aircraft—AirMed flight N823AM and Cavok Air Antonov AN-12B—landed in Ghana between March 20 and 25, 2025, allegedly carrying cocaine and large amounts of U.S. dollars.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP), to which John Ntim Fordjour belongs, has since called for an independent investigation.
The allegations gained further traction after John Fordjour demanded answers regarding 12 containers allegedly intercepted by National Security on February 9.
He claims the containers were filled with gold and foreign currency. Fordjour also cited silence over a $500 million drug bust as evidence of a troubling national security cover-up.
In a separate statement made via Asaase Radio, Fordjour accused the government of systematically evading accountability.
“This government is increasingly showing a troubling unwillingness to be accountable on matters that affect the very fabric of our national security,” he asserted.
He further warned, “Our country cannot be allowed to be suddenly turned into a hub for cocaine and money laundering. They must come again.”
Calls for Arrest
National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Communications Officer Sammy Gyamfi called for Fordjour’s arrest during a panel discussion on JoyNews’ Newsfile.
“In other jurisdictions, he would have been blacklisted,” Gyamfi said.
“If he doesn’t honour the invitation [by National Security]… he lies bad. Because he will be arrested. Some of us will insist that he is arrested.”
John Fordjour, however, remained defiant.
“Sammy, I dare you to call them to come and arrest me right here in the show,” he said, refusing to back down.
He also challenged Kwakye Ofosu’s claim that he was invited by security agencies.
“No security or intelligence agency has ever invited me to assist them with any information. I dare Kwakye Ofosu to produce a copy of such an invitation.”
Government Pushback
Multiple Government officials, including Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, have slammed Fordjour’s claims as baseless.
“Repent; your lies won’t stand,” Boamah said. Kwakye Ofosu doubled down, accusing Fordjour of “peddling falsehoods” and warned of consequences for misleading the public.
Despite President Mahama’s directive for an investigation, Fordjour remains skeptical and combative.
“I am ready; they can come and make every example they want out of me. I have never seen any government intolerant like this. They can crucify me, jail me for 100 years; we will expose them,” he declared.
The Bigger Picture
Beyond the theatrics lies a broader national debate about transparency, security, and political intimidation.
Analysts have warned of the dangerous implications of MPs making public allegations without verification, but others argue that such whistleblowing is critical in a democracy struggling with perceived corruption and impunity.
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has called for a joint parliamentary briefing with the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and Narcotics Control Commission to shed light on the matter.
“This is not a witch-hunt. It’s about the truth,” he said.
However, as legal threats mount and political temperatures rise, Ghanaians are left to wonder whether this scandal will lead to a meaningful reform—or simply another chapter in the country’s turbulent political narrative.
