Trending topic poses the question- “NIB’s Arrest Attempt Over ¢o¢aine Flights- Are Ntim Fordjour & the Minority Afraid?”, this follows arrest attempt of Ntim Fordjour by the state.
NIB Officers Storm Rev. Ntim Fordjour’s Residence in Dramatic Arrest Attempt Over Suspicious Flight Allegations
On the morning of April 9, 2025, the quiet neighborhood of Assin South MP and Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, was thrown into chaos as operatives from the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) stormed his residence to execute an arrest warrant.
NIB’s Arrest Attempt Over ¢o¢aine Flights- Are Ntim Fordjour & the Minority Afraid?
The dramatic scene unfolded shortly after 10:00 AM, with NIB officers arriving in unmarked vehicles, their presence announced by the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, who posted on social media, “NIB currently at Ntim Fordjour’s house to arrest him.” Videos circulating online captured the tense moment, showing NIB officials at the entrance of Fordjour’s home, some in plain clothes, while a small crowd of neighbors and party supporters gathered, murmuring in disbelief at the unfolding events.
Background to NIB’s Arrest Attempt Over ¢o¢aine Flights- Are Ntim Fordjour & the Minority Afraid?
Rev. Ntim Fordjour, who had recently alleged that two aircraft landing at Kotoka International Airport were involved in drug trafficking and money laundering, appeared to be the target of the government’s swift response to his claims. The outspoken lawmaker had called for a thorough investigation into the flights, including an Air MED flight L823 AM that he claimed stayed in Ghana for five days without transporting a patient, raising suspicions of illicit activities.
The NIB’s attempt to arrest him followed President John Dramani Mahama’s directive for security agencies to collaborate with Fordjour to substantiate his allegations, but the move was met with resistance. Sources close to the MP reported that Fordjour refused to leave with the officers without a clear explanation, leading to a standoff that lasted over an hour before the NIB operatives eventually retreated.
The incident sparked immediate backlash from NPP leaders and fellow MPs, who accused the government of using intimidation tactics to silence dissent. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, speaking at a press conference later that day, condemned the NIB’s actions, stating, “We will not be intimidated. Rev. Ntim Fordjour has the full support of his colleagues.” Fordjour himself broke his silence after the ordeal, remaining defiant and insisting that his allegations warranted a probe, not an arrest. The event has heightened political tensions in Ghana, with many questioning the government’s handling of the controversy and calling for transparency in the investigation of the suspicious flights, as the nation watches closely for what comes next in this unfolding saga.
