The Minority in Parliament has successfully halted what it describes as an unlawful and politically motivated attempt by officials from the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) to arrest the Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour. This incident took place at the MP’s residence in Accra on Wednesday, April 9. It followed allegations made by Rev. Fordjour regarding two suspicious flights that allegedly landed at Kotoka International Airport, carrying drugs and cash.
While government officials have dismissed the claims as baseless, the latest twist has raised concerns about the possible intimidation of opposition figures who speak out on sensitive national matters. The minority who stormed the residence of Rev. Ntim Fordjour at Spintex argued that the state operatives lacked a warrant for his arrest.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, addressing the press shortly after the failed arrest attempt, said the caucus stood firm to protect their colleague from what they consider harassment and intimidation. He criticized the NIB’s actions, describing them as an attack on parliamentary oversight and an attempt to suppress voices that raise concerns about national security and accountability.
According to the Minority, no formal charges or warrants were presented during the attempted arrest, further deepening suspicions of political interference. Afenyo-Markin reaffirmed the Minority’s commitment to defending democratic principles and called on the public to stay vigilant and support their efforts to uphold the rule of law.
The Minority has demanded a full explanation from the NIB and called on the Speaker of Parliament to intervene to prevent future attempts to target MPs without due process.
By: Leticia Osei
