Security analyst Dr. Kwesi Aning has expressed concern over how sensitive security-related information is being handled by some Members of Parliament. His remarks follow recent allegations made by Assin South MP, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour.
Dr. Aning, speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, emphasized the importance of security oversight but cautioned that such issues must be addressed with professionalism, particularly by individuals with security clearance.
“What I mean for Kofi, and I can do that as a civil society activist and as scholars, but as a Ranking Member of the Parliamentary Committee on Defense and Interior with oversight responsibilities for many of our security institutions, and hopefully having security clearance… Such information must be handled differently,” Dr. Aning said.
He further criticized the politicization of the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament.
“And I think we need to discuss, elevate the conversation, as to how people in sensitive positions, who have clearance and may, because of that clearance, have access to information that is useful to securing our space, should handle that information,” he added on Saturday, April 5.
Dr. Aning’s comments come in the wake of controversy sparked by Rev. Fordjour’s claims that two suspicious aircraft—a private jet and an air ambulance—departed Ghana for Gran Canaria, allegedly carrying cash and possibly illicit substances.
The allegations have raised concerns about potential drug trafficking and money laundering activities.
However, the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed the claims as baseless. In a statement, he confirmed that while the flights in question did occur, there is no evidence to support the assertion that they were involved in any criminal activity.
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