Former Member of Parliament for Odododiodo and National Coordinator for the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has issued a stern order to Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
He has demanded that Afenyo-Markin ensures that Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee, is presented to the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) by 10:00 a.m. today, April 10.
Vanderpuye’s warning comes after a dramatic attempt by NIB operatives to arrest Rev. Fordjour over serious allegations regarding two suspicious aircraft that landed at Kotoka International Airport, possibly linked to drug trafficking and money laundering.
The operation was unexpectedly called off, leading to speculation about the reasons behind the decision.
Vanderpuye confirmed that the operation was halted after Afenyo-Markin promised government officials he would personally ensure Fordjour’s appearance at the NIB for questioning.
In an appearance on Channel One TV, Vanderpuye stressed, “Somebody must advise Ntim Fordjour, and I will let Afenyo-Markin exercise that opportunity given him today. By 10:00, he must present Ntim Fordjour for the questioning that he is supposed to face so that we can all have our peace.”
He condemned the actions of Minority MPs who gathered at Fordjour’s residence in protest, calling their behavior disrespectful. “What they did yesterday was unruly and uncalled for, and a total disrespect for the security services,” he remarked, adding that police officers are authorized to make arrests without a warrant.
“If the Minority Leader does not present him today, we shall plug him from his house,” Vanderpuye warned.
The situation has added to the ongoing political tension, with both sides awaiting further developments.