Rev. John Ntim Fordjour refutes Kwakye Ofosu’s claims, demands government accountability
By:Baba Mohammed Issahaq
Member of Parliament for Assin South and former Deputy Minister of Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has strongly refuted recent claims made by government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, describing them as “disingenuous and farfetched.”
In a statement released this week, Rev. Fordjour rejected allegations suggesting he had been invited by security agencies for questioning but failed to honour the invitation. He firmly denied the claim, challenging Kwakye Ofosu to provide evidence.
“I dare Kwakye Ofosu to produce a copy of such an invitation,” Rev. Fordjour stated. “I am still waiting for the relevant agencies to collaborate with me in Parliament to undertake President Mahama’s directive if indeed the directive was not mere rhetoric.”
Rev. Fordjour further disclosed that his request for a Joint Security Briefing aimed at fostering collaboration between Parliament and national security agencies was blocked by the NDC Parliamentary Caucus and the government. He described the obstruction as a deliberate effort to avoid transparency and accountability.
Touching on security concerns, Rev. Fordjour referenced two suspicious flights whose activities he had previously flagged. According to him, while Kwakye Ofosu admitted the flights did occur, his explanations were “incoherent, questionable, and cannot be taken seriously.”
The MP also raised serious concerns about the government’s continued silence on two pressing issues: the alleged seizure of 12 containers filled with gold and foreign currency by National Security on February 9, and the outcomes of investigations into two major cocaine busts, estimated at a combined street value of $500 million.
“These are serious matters that demand public accountability,” he emphasized. “Our country cannot be allowed to be suddenly turned into a hub for cocaine and money laundering.”
Rev. Fordjour concluded by accusing the government of evading responsibility and called for a renewed commitment to transparency from national authorities.
