By Rebecca Ampah
Reverend Ntim Fodjour, Member of Parliament for Assin South, has hit back at the president’s spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, rejecting accusations that he fabricated claims about two aircraft suspected of involvement in drug trafficking and money laundering.
In a strongly worded response, Fodjour dismissed Kwakye Ofosu’s assertions as “false and misleading,” accusing the government of deliberately blocking accountability measures and failing to address critical national security concerns.
The Assin South MP refuted claims that he had been invited by security agencies to provide evidence and had failed to do so. He challenged Kwakye Ofosu to produce any such invitation, stating:
“Kwakye Ofosu lied when he claimed I’ve been invited by security agencies and failed to attend upon their invitation. 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 invitation.”
According to Ntim Fodjour, he remains open to collaborating with security agencies in Parliament to undertake President Mahama’s directive on the matter. However, he suggested that the directive itself might have been “mere rhetoric” if the government was not willing to engage in an open investigation.
He further alleged that his efforts to seek a Joint Security Briefing where security and intelligence agencies could have provided updates on their investigations were deliberately obstructed by the government and the NDC Parliamentary Caucus.
“The NDC Parliamentary Caucus and the government BLOCKED the briefing and shielded the security and intelligence agencies from accountability. What are they hiding?”
While Kwakye Ofosu confirmed the presence of the two aircraft and their subsequent departure, Fodjour questioned the government’s explanation of their activities. He described their reasoning as “incoherent, questionable, and not to be taken seriously.”
The MP insisted that his concerns were legitimate, demanding greater scrutiny over the flights and their cargo.
The Member of Parliament also accused the government of evading key questions regarding other high-profile security concerns. He highlighted two major unresolved issues:
- The status of 12 containers filled with gold and foreign currency confiscated by National Security on February 9.
- Investigations into cocaine busts totaling $500 million specifically, $350 million and $150 million worth of drugs seized in separate operations.
According to the MP, the government’s silence on these matters raises serious concerns about transparency and the potential for criminal activities to go unchecked.
Reverend Ntim Fodjour concluded his statement by warning that Ghana cannot afford to become a safe haven for drug trafficking and money laundering. He called on the government to come clean and provide concrete answers rather than dismissing legitimate concerns as political propaganda.
“Our country cannot be allowed to be suddenly turned into a hub for cocaine and money laundering. They must come again.”
