A high-tension political drama unfolded on Tuesday, April 9, when over 20 armed operatives of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) stormed the residence of Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin Soutt, in what is believed to be an attempt to arrest him over allegations he made involving suspected drug trafficking and money laundering through Ghana’s main airport.
The dramatic operation, which occurred at the MP’s Spintex residence in Accra, was swiftly condemned by the leadership of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), who labeled the move as an act of state intimidation.
Political Tensions Explode
The NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, confirmed the siege in a social media post, stating:
“N.I.B. currently at Hon. Ntim Fordjour’s House to arrest him. #SayNoToStateIntimidation.”
He and other party figures see the attempted arrest as a retaliatory act following Fordjour’s recent public disclosures.
The party’s National Youth Organiser, Salam Mustapha, also took to social media, rallying supporters and MPs:
“Let’s all meet at Rev. Ntim Fordjour’s residence at Spintex. Let there be a showdown.”
Indeed, several NPP Members of Parliament and loyalists were reported to have rushed to Fordjour’s home to resist what they see as politically motivated harassment.
Background: Explosive Allegations
The standoff comes just days after Fordjour shook the political establishment with allegations that two suspicious aircraft—AirMed flight N823AM and Cavok Air Antonov AN-12B—had landed at the Kotoka International Airport between March 20 and 25, 2025.
He claimed the aircraft were involved in cocaine trafficking and the smuggling of large sums of U.S. dollars, triggering massive public concern.
John Ntim Fordjour also demanded answers from government agencies about 12 containers, allegedly intercepted by National Security on February 9, which he claimed were loaded with gold and foreign currency.
Furthermore, he referenced an alleged $500 million drug bust that had not been publicly disclosed.
“These incidents point to a possible national security crisis and an attempt by the government to shield those involved,” he stated during a live interview on Asaase Radio.
“Ghana must not be turned into a transit hub for cocaine and illegal cash flows.”
Government Reacts
Government officials, however, have flatly denied the allegations.
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, labelled Fordjour as a “noisemaker,” implying that his accusations were politically motivated.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Kwakye Ofosu asserted:
“The investigation is just so that an example will be set, for people to refrain from such behaviour.”
Rev. Fordjour, who was also present on the show, reacted with fury:
“I have taken judicial notice of that statement. I will sue Kwakye Ofosu. He’s clearly saying they’re not investigating anything—they just want to use me as a scapegoat.”
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Omane Boamah also lashed out, calling on the MP to “repent” and warning that his “lies won’t stand.”
Despite calls for his arrest, Fordjour remains defiant:
“I am ready. They can jail me for 100 years. I have never seen any government as intolerant as this.”
Silence from the NIB
As of the time of filing this report, the National Intelligence Bureau has yet to issue an official statement regarding the attempted arrest or the reason behind the heavy presence at the MP’s home.
A Brewing Political Storm
The unfolding situation has sparked nationwide debate over the politicization of national security institutions and the shrinking space for dissent. With NPP supporters mobilizing in defense of one of their own, and government officials doubling down on their stance, the nation watches closely as this confrontation between power and opposition escalates.
The coming days may determine whether Ghana remains a haven for democratic debate—or drifts further into an era of political suppression.
-BY Daniel Bampoe
