The Minister of State responsible for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has accused Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member of the Defence and Interior Committee, of intentionally disseminating false information about claims that “suspicious aircraft” landed at Kotoka International Airport. The Minister’s comments follow Fordjour’s invitation to assist with the investigations into this matter.
Fordjour requested an urgent briefing regarding the cargo of two aircraft—AirMed Flight N823AM and Cavok Air Antonov An-12B—suspected of transporting cocaine and cash into the country. This situation prompted President John Dramani Mahama to initiate a probe into the allegations. On Thursday, April 3, Ofosu claimed that Fordjour has since distanced himself from his earlier statements, asserting that they did not reflect his personal views but were instead the opinions of the committee he represented.
“I can report to you that because he knew he was peddling total falsehoods and lies, he now claims after being invited to assist with investigations that he was speaking on behalf of the committee that he was part of and that the views he expressed were not his personal views, so because of that he says he is unable to cooperate with the security agencies,” Ofosu stated. The Minister further criticised Fordjour’s actions, asserting that his claims were baseless and aimed at undermining public confidence in the government.
“I say that he was peddling falsehood because the fact as they exist vary completely from the claims that he made. When he made that claim, he was only seeking to peddle falsehood in a bid to undermine the confidence that the people of Ghana have in this government,” he added.
By: Abigail Arthur
