When You Touch One, You Touch All of Us” – Nana Asafo Agyei, MP for Bosomefreho Constituency Calls for Thorough Investigation into Drug Trafficking Allegations
Bosomefreho Constituency Member of Parliament, Nana Asafo Agyei, has stated that Rev. Ntim Fordjour did not speak as an individual but on behalf of the entire minority caucus in parliament concerning the illicit cargo allegations.
In a conversation on Kessben FM’s Maakye show, Nana Asafo Agyei raised concerns over some government officials’ response to the allegations, despite the president’s directive to investigate the matter. The MP emphasized that this issue has major implications for Ghana’s credibility on the international front.
The minority caucus, led by Rev. Ntim Fordjour, raised the alarm after reports of two planes allegedly carrying illicit cargo landed in Ghana. The government has not denied the accusations yet, however, according to the honourable MP, the response from Hon. Ofosu Kwakye, the Minister in charge of Government Communication has only heightened suspicions.
He also criticized the government’s overall handling of the situation, specifically questioning why the official spokesperson for the government did not address the allegations directly.
The nation heard from Hon. Ofosu Kwakye instead, who downplayed the severity of the allegations, claiming that the planes were coming from Luanda, Angola. However, contrary to his claims, Luanda has the necessary certification to host these aircraft, and they were clearly destined for Ghana.
Nana Asafo Agyei went on to warn that the government’s mishandling of the situation could affect the country negatively. He pointed out that failure to address the issue promptly could lead to Ghana being placed on a red alert internationally, making it more difficult for Ghanaians to travel abroad without being under unnecessary scrutiny, and for the country to attract foreign investors.
The MP also criticized the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) for their actions in the investigation. According to him, how Rev. Ntim Fordjour was approached was legally questionable and undermines the national “Say Something, Say Something” initiative which encourages citizens to speak out against wrongdoing.
By: Julia Adu-Mensah
