Former CEO of the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors, Senyo Hosi, has condemned what he describes as unnecessary “grandstanding” in the recent attempt to arrest an MP over allegations of suspicious aircraft activities in Ghana.
The policy analyst cautioned that such actions do not align with the leadership tone set by President Mahama or the maturity Ghana’s democracy has achieved.
Speaking on Joy News’ Newsfile, Senyo Hosi questioned the judgment behind what appeared to be a dramatic enforcement response to the yet-unsubstantiated claims made by Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence Committee.
“Did we really need to have that grandstanding trying to arrest the man?” Senyo Hosi asked. “I think that our democracy has moved on. This showmanship was not necessary. It’s not reflective of the tone of the President. It’s not reflective of the maturity that we’ve attained.”
Rev. Ntim Fordjour had alleged that aircraft carrying “suspicious content” had landed in Ghana, suggesting possible involvement in illicit activities such as narcotics trafficking or money laundering. However, the MP has yet to provide evidence, and his claims have sparked significant public interest and a response from national security agencies.
Senyo Hosi, however, argued that the over-the-top approach to apprehend the MP was avoidable and damaging to Ghana’s democratic and civic culture.
“All we needed to do was wait for the report,” he insisted. “Should Ntim Fordjour cooperate with the agency? I think Article 4, Section 41 is very clear about that — we are supposed to collaborate with our law enforcement agencies.”
While acknowledging that public trust in government processes can be fragile, especially in a polarized environment, Hosi emphasized that the way forward must be based on institutional process and mutual respect, not public spectacle or political brinkmanship.
“He [Ntim Fordjour] will tell you that because of government’s communication, he lost trust in the process. I can respect that to a certain extent,” Senyo Hosi added.
He concluded by urging all involved parties to work towards putting the matter to rest in a manner that reflects proper procedure and respect for democratic principles.
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