[Details] Minority blocks attempted arrest of Ntim Fordjour amidst MedAir cocaine controversy

Tensions flared in Ghana’s political landscape as the Minority in Parliament rallied to prevent what they described as an attempted arrest of Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member of the Defence and Interior Committee.

The dramatic standoff followed a National Security visit to the MP’s residence, prompting swift reaction from party members and supporters.

Speaking to the media, Minority Chief Whip Frank Annor-Dompreh declared, “They should arrest all of us!” as a crowd of NPP executives, including Abena Osei Asare and other party leaders, gathered in solidarity outside Fordjour’s home.

The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, condemned the perceived intimidation, stating, “We will commit if the approach is in a decent manner, but we will not be intimidated.”

Addressing the broader political climate, he added, “The NDC should help Mahama leave a legacy. What we are experiencing now does not reflect one.” Afenyo-Markin emphasized the importance of balance in public discourse, noting, “The caucus can express a view through its authorized member. Government can also tell its side of the story. This is democracy.”

The development trails an ongoing controversy involving Rev. Fordjour’s challenge to government claims about two aircraft that arrived in Ghana from Gran Canaria in March. In a detailed rebuttal during an interview, Fordjour presented flight logs and global tracker data to counter statements made by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.

He described a widely shared video of the aircraft as “potentially staged” and questioned why a dozen inspectors were filmed in what he argued was not standard aviation procedure. “When an airline lands for maintenance, do we normally film it?” he asked.

Fordjour further argued that the aircrafts’ movements do not align with the government’s explanation. According to data he shared, the planes—operated by AirMed, an air ambulance company—are not licensed to carry cargo.

“These aircraft are not equipped for spare parts transport,” he stated. Records also showed that one of the planes, supposedly staying in Accra for days, had already flown to Angola and Zimbabwe the same day it landed.

“This is about evidence,” he concluded. “If Kwakye Ofosu continues to stand by his claims, he must explain the discrepancies.” The MP has promised a second exposé revealing maintenance logs to further challenge the government’s narrative.