In a bold push for public accountability, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, has called for the interrogation of Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, the MP for Assin South, to be recorded and broadcast to the public amid intensifying controversy over drug trafficking allegations linked to Kotoka International Airport.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s “Face to Face”, Kwakye Ofosu argued that transparency is key in resolving public concerns surrounding the recent claims. Rev. Fordjour, who also serves as the Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee, had alleged that two aircraft recently landed at KIA under suspicious circumstances, possibly connected to drug and money laundering operations.
“I have requested that his interrogation or the questions they will pose to him should be recorded and released to the public… For the sake of transparency and public interest, they can show it,” Kwakye Ofosu emphasized.
The Minister’s comments reflect growing government concern over what they describe as unsubstantiated claims, which have garnered widespread attention and triggered speculation on social media and in political circles.
By pushing for a public interrogation process, the government seeks to not only clear the air but also demonstrate a commitment to accountability, particularly when high-level security matters are involved.
Security experts have noted that while such transparency is commendable, it must be balanced against the sensitivity of national security protocols. Others argue that public trust is at stake, and failure to provide clarity could feed misinformation.
This call for openness follows recent revelations from a BBC Africa Eye investigation pointing to Ghana’s vulnerability as an emerging hub for drug trafficking—a development that has heightened the stakes for the government’s response.
The next steps in the investigation remain to be seen, but Kwakye Ofosu’s public appeal signals a shift toward a more transparent approach in handling politically charged security matters.
