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Ranking Member of Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee raising concerns about Ghana's drug trafficking crisis and law enforcement selectivity.
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Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev Ntim Fordjour, expects Parliament to be recalled for an emergency sitting over Ghana’s worsening drug-trafficking crisis. …
Parliament Recall: Ntim Fordjour expects emergency sitting over drug-trafficking crisisJoy Online
Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. Ntim Fordjour, has accused the government of failing to take decisive action against Ghana’s growing drug trafficking crisis. …
Ntim Fordjour accuses government of failing to act on Ghana’s drug crisisJoy Online
… The Minority, led in the matter by Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, had questioned the contents of the aircraft and called for investigations into its cargo. …
NPP demands dismissal of officials over cocaine busts, accuses Mahama of weak leadershipJoy Online
Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has accused the government of applying Ghana’s laws on false publications selectively, following the arrest and remand of senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh over her alleged links to the “Ghana Jollof” TikTok …
Ntim Fordjour accuses gov’t of selective enforcement in ‘Ghana Jollof’ caseJoy Online
Assin South MP, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has questioned whether Section 208 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act is being applied selectively, particularly in the case involving the arrest and remand of senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe over her alleged links to UK-ba …
Ghana Jollof Case: Does section 208 of criminal code only apply to NPP? – Ntim Fordjour questionsJoy Online
The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, says the Committee will invite the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to explain how the Service is handling cases involving offen …
Defence Committee to haul CID boss before Parliament over social media cases – Ntim FordjourJoy Online
The Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has appealed to religious leaders, chiefs, journalists and other influential voices to speak out against what he described as the selective application of Ghana’s laws in the case involving senior nursing officer …
Ntim Fordjour calls on clergy, civil society to rise against perceived selective application of lawJoy Online
Member of Parliament for Assin South and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has expressed concern over what he describes as the growing culture of insults and offensive commentary in Ghana’s political discourse. …
‘Insult culture has become increasingly attractive’ – Rev. Ntim FordjourDaily Guide
… In a statement signed by the Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, the Minority said the government must account for what it described as Ghana’s increasing involvement in international narcotics trafficking. …
4 Caged Over €225m Cocaine ShipmentThe Ghanaian Times
… The Minority Caucus, in a statement signed by the Ranking Member of the Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, on Sunday, September 13, 2026, said Ghana had repeatedly featured in major drug trafficking cases in the past 18 months. …
Minority in parliament demands parliamentary probe into Ghana’s alleged role as narcotics transit hubGhana's Parliamentary Minority has called on the government to publish in real time full and verifiable data on drug seizures, arrests and prosecutions since January 2025, citing concerns about major drug seizures involving consignments linked to Ghana that were intercepted and announced by foreign authorities.
1 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has called on the government to publish in real time full and verifiable data on drug seizures, arrests and prosecutions since January 2025, citing concerns about major drug seizures involving consignments linked to Ghana that were intercepted and announced by foreign authorities.
1 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Parliament's Speaker Alban Bagbin ruled inadmissible a Minority motion seeking an ad hoc committee to investigate how major cocaine consignments were processed and exported from Ghana. The Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee says the Speaker's decision lends weight to concerns about political protection for drug traffickers, citing the 2025 Global Organised Crime Index report which raises questions about falling seizures and reduced media coverage potentially concealing continued trafficking activity.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has raised concerns about weaknesses in the country's security systems and demanded full, verifiable data on narcotics seizures, arrests, and prosecutions since January 2025, following the seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine in a container shipped from Ghana at France's Port of Dunkirk.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NACOC's Deputy Director-General Alexander Twum-Barimah has rejected allegations that the Commission's leadership could be compromised in narcotics trafficking, stating that NACOC remains committed to its mandate and protecting Ghana's image. His statement follows concerns raised by Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee Ranking Member about the handling of narcotics cases.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, says the government dismissed his April 2025 warning about two aircraft at Kotoka International Airport that he alleged might have transported cocaine or cash, and attempted to arrest him on 9 April 2025 when he pressed his concerns. He cited the recent French seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine in a container shipped from Ghana as vindication, though his original allegations concerned aircraft rather than cargo shipments.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews' Newsfile programme will examine four major national issues: the reported confrontation between Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah and EOCO regarding parliamentary immunity; Ghana's drug-trafficking concerns and the Narcotics Control Commission's response; arrests related to recent speeches; and a $235 million water debt.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Recent cocaine busts originating from Ghana have increased in frequency and quantity; French authorities are reportedly reluctant to share intelligence with Ghanaian counterparts due to mistrust, with social media speculation linking one arrested suspect to a presidential security official.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ranking Member of Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee warned MPs against allowing partisan politics to overshadow Ghana's drug trafficking crisis, urging them to approach the issue as a matter of national security. His comments follow a series of major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana, including nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine intercepted by French customs in September.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ranking Member of Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee has confirmed the Minority has secured more than the required 15% support to trigger a parliamentary recall over Ghana's cocaine scandal, with signatures and petition already filed with the Speaker.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member of Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, has warned that Ghana's drug-trafficking crisis poses national security threats, saying the drug trade, money laundering, and terrorism are closely linked. His remarks follow major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana, including a nearly 3.9-tonne cocaine haul in France valued at over US$260 million.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ranking Member Rev Ntim Fordjour says the Minority has secured more than the required 15% of MPs to trigger a parliamentary recall under Article 112(3) of the Constitution over Ghana's worsening drug-trafficking crisis, with signatures and petition filed with the Speaker last week. He expects the Speaker to issue the notice of recall this week, enabling Parliament to sit by next week to constitute a bipartisan committee for a transparent inquiry into the issue.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ranking Member on Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee Rev. Ntim Fordjour has criticized the government for failing to take decisive action against Ghana's drug trafficking crisis, questioning why no agency head has been removed despite major drug-related incidents. His remarks follow the seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine in France in September from a container originating from Ghana.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's National Organiser has accused President Mahama of weak leadership over his handling of recent drug trafficking cases and demanded the dismissal of officials responsible for alleged failures in Ghana's drug interdiction and security operations.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, MP for Assin South, has accused the government of applying Ghana's false publication laws selectively after nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh was arrested and remanded over alleged links to the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account. Bafoh pleaded not guilty to abetment of crime charges and was denied bail on September 13, with the case adjourned to September 30.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has questioned whether Section 208 of the Criminal Code is being applied selectively in the case of nursing officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe, arrested over alleged links to UK-based TikTok user Barbara Asantewaa Kodua. He criticized the CID for publicly showing Baffoe's video while failing to take similar action against others he says have circulated comparable content.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee will invite the CID Director-General to explain how the Ghana Police Service is handling cases involving offensive social media content, and to address incidents and investigations not covered in a recent press conference.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has appealed to religious leaders, chiefs, journalists and other influential voices to speak out against what he describes as selective application of Ghana's laws, citing the case of senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who was arrested over alleged involvement in activities of UK-based TikTok user Barbara Asantewaa Kodua ("Ghana Jollof"), and arguing the rule of law must apply equally regardless of political affiliation.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Member of Parliament for Assin South Rev. John Ntim Fordjour expressed concern that a culture of insults and offensive political commentary has become increasingly attractive in Ghana, particularly among young people on social media, who use abusive language to gain visibility and political recognition. He contrasted this with earlier political practice, citing figures such as Koku Anyidoho and Kwesi Pratt as examples of those who offered forceful criticism while maintaining decorum.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Four persons—Kwaku Okyere, Desmond Koranteng, Musah Arthur, and Jessica Okyere—have been remanded into custody by a High Court in Accra in connection with a 3.9-tonne cocaine bust valued at €225 million. The arrests are linked to Dutch fugitive Jos Leijdekkers and alleged involvement in international drug trafficking.
17 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Minority in Parliament has called for an independent parliamentary inquiry into the country's involvement in major narcotics trafficking cases under the NDC government, citing multiple drug seizures over the past 18 months including a 3.3-tonne cocaine consignment intercepted in March 2025 valued at over US$350 million.
14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Minority in Parliament questioned progress in investigations into a March 2025 seizure of more than 3.3 tonnes of cocaine at Pedu Junction in Cape Coast, valued at more than US$350 million. More than a year after the seizure, only the driver, a housemaid, and a few other suspects have been arraigned, while the alleged masterminds and financiers remain unidentified and unpunished.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority is demanding action on the alleged financiers and principal traffickers behind a US$350 million cocaine shipment seized at Pedu Junction in Cape Coast over a year ago. The Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee noted that only the driver, a housemaid, and peripheral suspects have been arraigned, while the main figures remain unidentified and unpunished.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's parliamentary Minority is calling for an independent inquiry into the Ghana Maritime Authority's release of the MV Sankofa after it was found sailing under a forged flag in July 2025. The vessel was subsequently arrested in Senegal carrying narcotics, prompting questions about who authorized a reduced fine and the decision to allow it to sail without full cargo inspection.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's parliamentary Minority is calling for a full-scale independent inquiry into the country's emergence as a narcotics transit hub, citing high-profile drug seizures exceeding US$1 billion under the current NDC administration over the past 18 months, including a 3.3-tonne cocaine interception in Cape Coast and other major confiscations.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has called for a full-scale investigation into major narcotics seizures involving consignments allegedly linked to Ghana, claiming more than $1 billion worth of drugs has been intercepted in less than two years. He notes that while the Interior Minister indicated government officials were complicit, no officials have been named or prosecuted.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has called for urgent government action on drug trafficking, warning that Ghana risks becoming a "cocaine coast" if authorities fail to address growing narcotics consignments linked to the country. He has demanded a full-scale inquiry involving multiple ministries and agencies and questioned whether officials should be held accountable.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Inspector-General of Police met with religious leaders at the National Police Headquarters to address rising tensions following recent religious controversies, including an incident where a pastor was allegedly slapped. The IGP stressed that arrests alone will not secure peace, and called on Christian and Muslim leaders to preach unity and counter hateful rhetoric.
14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ranking Member of Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has called on the Interior Minister to publicly name and prosecute government officials implicated in the trafficking of a 320kg methamphetamine shipment worth over $208 million that was intercepted by Australian authorities. The Interior Minister had earlier told Parliament that preliminary investigations revealed government and public officials allegedly manipulated the security system to allow the drugs to leave Ghana.
9 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, has called on the Minister for the Interior to publicly identify and prosecute government officials allegedly implicated in the trafficking of 320 kilograms of methamphetamine worth over $300 million that was intercepted in Australia. The Interior Minister had previously told Parliament that preliminary investigations had implicated some government and public officials in the shipment after they allegedly manipulated Ghana's security system.
9 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, has called on the government to declare Accra a disaster emergency zone for one week and mobilise all security agencies and emergency services in response to devastating floods that have inundated homes, businesses and roads across the capital.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →