Elikem Kotoko, the Deputy National Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has sharply criticized Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, over his recent allegations linking foreign aircraft to cocaine trafficking in Ghana.
Kotoko took particular issue with Fordjour’s claims regarding AirMed Flight N823AM and Cavok Air Antonov An-12B, accusing the MP of making unfounded and baseless allegations about drug trafficking without providing verifiable evidence. According to Kotoko, serious national security allegations—especially those involving international crime—must be substantiated with concrete proof.
In an interview on Channel One News’s Breakfast Daily on Monday, April 7, Kotoko challenged Fordjour’s credibility, stressing that anyone making such grave assertions on national matters must present reliable evidence. “If Reverend Ntim Fordjour cares about his integrity as a Member of Parliament, he should not take lightly the credibility tied to his title as ‘Reverend’ and the reputation of the Victory Bible Church,” Kotoko stated.
Kotoko further questioned the sincerity behind Fordjour’s statements, noting that anyone acting in good faith would promptly submit evidence to relevant authorities instead of merely making public claims. “If you have any evidence to support what you are alleging, you should fully submit it.
Are you waiting for a government directive or legal compulsion before presenting the evidence?” Kotoko asked.
This critique follows a warning from Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who cautioned Fordjour that he could face arrest if he fails to respond to an invitation from the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) concerning the allegations of suspicious flights.
By: J.W Quarm
