The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has accused Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member of the Defence and Interior Committee, of deliberately spreading misinformation about alleged “suspicious aircraft” that reportedly landed at Kotoka International Airport.
Ofosu’s criticism follows Fordjour’s invitation to assist with investigations into the claims. The MP had earlier called for an urgent briefing on the cargo carried by two aircraft—AirMed Flight N823AM and Cavok Air Antonov An-12B—suspected of smuggling cocaine and cash into the country. His concerns prompted President John Dramani Mahama to order an official probe into the matter.
However, speaking on the issue on Thursday, April 3, Ofosu alleged that Fordjour had since distanced himself from his initial statements, now claiming they were not his personal views but rather those of the committee he represents.
“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.
