Former Member of Parliament for Ablekuma Central, Ebenezer Nartey, has thrown his support behind Rev John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, over allegations of illicit dealings involving two aircraft that reportedly transited through Ghana.
Speaking on Joy Prime’s Prime Morning, Mr. Nartey said he believes Rev. Fordjour would not have spoken publicly without credible evidence.
“I would be extremely surprised if he had no facts. He wouldn’t lead a press conference without concrete evidence,” Mr. Nartey stated. “He gave the time of arrival, the date—everything. All the necessary details were provided.”
The issue gained public traction after President John Mahama tweeted, calling on security agencies to act swiftly and investigate the claims.
However, Mr. Nartey criticised what he called a lack of urgency from security agencies.
“Till now, we haven’t heard whether the security agencies have initiated any investigations,” he lamented.
He drew parallels with a recent case where the Speaker of Parliament wrote to the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) to meet with A Plus and Yussif, suggesting similar urgency should be applied to this case.
“If that could be done, why can’t it be done for Rev. Fordjour? This is a serious issue involving drugs and money laundering,” he questioned.
Mr. Nartey also urged President Mahama to take a more proactive role.
“Before the election of the Speaker, Mahama instructed his MPs to vote for Bagbin. So why can’t he now call on the Speaker to prioritise this issue? What is stopping him?” he asked.
He stressed the need for swift action to reassure the public.
“For me, Ghanaians expect the President to ensure that security agencies get to the bottom of this. I even asked Rev. Fordjour directly if he’d cooperate if called, and he said yes—he’s ready to provide more information,” he added.
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