By Sarah Baafi
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member of Ghana’s Defense and Interior Committee, has raised concerns over the credibility of evidence presented by the government in an ongoing cocaine smuggling investigation.
Speaking on Newsfile on April 5, 2025, he expressed doubts about a video used to support claims that no cocaine or cash was involved in the alleged smuggling case.
He stressed, “I would have found it more credible had the Narcotics Control Board and Armed Forces issued an official statement rather than relying on a video.” Rev. Ntim Fordjour questioned the thoroughness of the investigation, asking whether physical evidence such as samples or photographs of the alleged cocaine had been presented to national security agencies.
He further argued that credible communication from relevant institutions would have prevented public doubt, stating, “The moment you put out credible information, it eliminates suspicion.” He called for transparency and urged the government to allow security agencies to conduct independent investigations without political interference.
Rev. Fordjour also highlighted the need for accountability, noting that the lack of verifiable evidence undermines public confidence. “If the government expects us to accept its findings, it must provide irrefutable proof,” he insisted, adding that “suspicions persist precisely because the process lacks transparency and tangible documentation.”
Rev. Fordjour emphasized that suspicions alone are insufficient grounds for dismissing contrary evidence but maintained that tangible proof is necessary to uphold public trust.
