The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has sharply criticised Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, accusing him of spreading falsehoods about alleged suspicious aircraft landing at Kotoka International Airport.
Kwakye Ofosu accused Rev. Fordjour of deliberately misleading the public after the latter called for an urgent briefing on the cargo contents of two aircraft—AirMed Flight N823AM and a Cavok Air Antonov An-12 B. Rev. Fordjour had suggested that these planes may have been used to smuggle cocaine and large sums of cash into the country.
“I can report to you that because he knew he was peddling total falsehoods and lies, he now claims after being invited to assist with investigations that he was speaking on behalf of the committee that he was part of, and that the views he expressed were not his personal views,” Mr Ofosu said.
Following these allegations, Rev. Fordjour was invited by the authorities to assist in investigations into the matter.
Additionally, President John Dramani Mahama ordered a full-scale probe into the claims to ensure transparency.
However, Minister Kwakye Ofosu dismissed the allegations as baseless and a deliberate attempt to undermine public trust in government operations.
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“I can report to you that because he knew he was peddling total falsehoods and lies, he now claims after being invited to assist with investigations that he was speaking on behalf of the committee that he was part of, and that the views he expressed were not his personal views,” Mr Ofosu said.
He described Rev. Fordjour’s actions as irresponsible and lacking credible evidence.
Minister Kwakye Ofosu urged the public to disregard such unfounded claims and assured that the government remains committed to ensuring the integrity of airport operations and national security.
“I say that he was peddling falsehood because the facts as they exist vary completely from the claims that he made. When he made that claim, he was only seeking to peddle falsehood in a bid to undermine the confidence that the people of Ghana have in this government,” he asserted.
This explainer blows Ntim Forduor's falsehoods about two aircrafts that passed through Ghana,apart.Please watch. pic.twitter.com/Sa8oo573vf
— Felix Kwakye Ofosu (@FelixKwakyeOfo1) April 3, 2025