L-R: President Mahama, Sammy Gyamfi, Ofosu Kwakye and Rev Fordjour

The Ranking Member of Parliament's Interior and Defence Committee, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, has come under scrutiny following his allegations of drug trafficking in the country.

The Assin South MP had earlier demanded a security briefing regarding two aircraft, AirMed Flight N823AM and Cavok Air Antonov An-12B, which he alleged carried cocaine and cash into the country.

This article details how some prominent government figures responded to the allegations:

President John Dramani Mahama

President Mahama, upon hearing the allegations, ordered security agencies to collaborate with the MP to ascertain the facts in the matter.

Responding to the allegations in a social media post on April 1, 2025, President Mahama stated:

"My attention has been drawn to allegations made at a press conference by Rev Fordjour regarding two suspicious flights arriving at Kotoka International Airport, suspected to be involved in drug trafficking and money laundering. The government takes all allegations seriously.

"To ensure a thorough and transparent investigation, I have directed all relevant investigative agencies – including the Narcotics Control Commission, the Police CID, the National Investigations Bureau, and the National Security Coordinator – to immediately and fully collaborate with the MP. He must provide all necessary information to facilitate the investigation and take all necessary actions to expose any drug-related activities."

Felix Kwakye Ofosu

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, warned that Rev Fordjour would be arrested if he did not accept an invitation from the NIB to conduct an investigation into the claims of suspicious flights in Ghana.

He refuted the MP's assertion that he was never invited during an appearance on Citi FM's Eyewitness News on Friday, April 4, 2025.

"If he says he was not invited, it is not true. The NIB has written to the Speaker and asked for his release for investigation. He will definitely go. If he doesn’t, they will arrest him, and when he does, he should present the stories he is telling.

"The last thing an MP should be doing is peddling such childish lies. They are not just lies; they are childish. How do you claim such things without providing a shred of evidence?" he questioned.

Sammy Gyamfi

The Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), Sammy Gyamfi, accused Rev Fordjour of lying about the drug trafficking claims and challenged him to provide proof or face prosecution.

"You don't hold a press conference based on suspicion. That is reckless and irresponsible. You exercise oversight as an MP based on facts. You alleged that an aircraft arrived in Ghana and was used to smuggle illicit substances like cocaine and cash related to money laundering, yet you didn't share any intelligence with the security agencies.

"He is lying because his press conference did not call on state agencies to investigate the case. Reverend, why do you lie like that? I will call for your arrest and prosecution if you don't prove your claims," he said during the Newsfile program aired on JoyNews on April 5, 2025.

Edward Omane Boamah

The Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, condemned the Assin South MP, accusing him of spreading misinformation about the alleged suspicious aircraft landing at Kotoka International Airport.

In a Facebook post on Friday, April 4, 2025, Dr Boamah called on Rev Fordjour to "repent," describing his claims as baseless and politically motivated.

"Rev Ntim Fordjour must desist from reckless allegations founded on untruths. You know you’ve lied! You also know vivid video evidence has exposed your lies about the said aircraft. Ntim Fordjour, repent!" he wrote.

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