Ntim Fordjour Will Be Arrested If He Ignores NIB Invitation – Kwakye Ofosu

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, has issued a stern warning that Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Interior and Defence Committee, risks arrest if he fails to comply with an invitation from the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB). The summons follows Fordjour’s claims about suspicious flights allegedly involved in illicit activities in Ghana.

Speaking on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News on Friday, Kwakye Ofosu dismissed Fordjour’s assertion that he had not been formally invited, clarifying that the NIB had sent the invitation through his leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader. According to the Minister, Afenyo-Markin initially agreed to ensure Fordjour’s cooperation but later argued that the MP had spoken in his official capacity as part of the Defence and Intelligence Committee, not as a private individual.

Kwakye Ofosu insisted that the NIB had formally written to the Speaker of Parliament, requesting Fordjour’s release for questioning. “If he claims he was not invited, that is false. The NIB has officially written to the Speaker, asking for his release for investigation. He will go. If he refuses, they will arrest him. And when he appears, he must substantiate the claims he’s been making,” he stated firmly.

Criticism Over “Childish Lies” and Lack of Evidence

The Minister also lambasted Fordjour for allegedly spreading unverified claims about two aircraft purportedly transporting drugs and money into Ghana without providing any evidence. “The last thing an MP should be doing is peddling such baseless and childish lies. These are not just falsehoods—they are absurd. How can someone make such serious allegations without a shred of proof?” he questioned.

Kwakye Ofosu accused the lawmaker of using Parliament as a platform for propaganda, stating, “This is nothing but childish propaganda—sensational lies with no substance. If he had any evidence, he would have presented it long before any agency invited him for questioning.”

Growing Pressure for Accountability

The controversy has intensified scrutiny on Fordjour, with authorities and the public demanding that he either provide concrete evidence to support his claims or retract them. The NIB’s investigation remains ongoing, and Fordjour’s compliance—or lack thereof—could determine whether legal action is taken against him.

The case highlights tensions between government accountability and parliamentary privilege, raising questions about the limits of free speech for public officials when making unverified allegations. As the situation develops, observers await Fordjour’s next move—whether he will honor the NIB’s invitation or face potential arrest for non-compliance.

Source: GhanaFeed.Com