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Ntim Fordjour’s position that he speaks for the parliamentary committee is doubtful — Kwesi Pratt

According to a report from GhanaWeb, the Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jr., has called for clarification regarding the conflicting statements made by Rev. John Ntim Fordjour about who he represents in his allegations of potential money laundering and cocaine trafficking at Kotoka International Airport.

Discussing the ongoing issue of suspicious aircraft that landed in Ghana in March, Pratt shared his thoughts on Pan African TV on April 6, 2025.

He highlighted the inconsistencies in Ntim Fordjour’s account and questioned his credibility in the matter.

Pratt noted that Ntim Fordjour initially claimed during a press conference that he was speaking on behalf of the Minority in Parliament.

However, later statements suggested he was representing a parliamentary committee.

This inconsistency, according to Pratt, made it unclear who exactly Ntim Fordjour was speaking for.

He emphasized that the roles of the Minority in Parliament and a parliamentary committee are distinct and cannot be conflated, urging Ntim Fordjour to clarify his position.

The veteran journalist expressed concern about the lack of coherence in the MP’s report, suggesting it raised significant doubts.

He pointed out that James Agalga, the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Interior, had publicly stated that Ntim Fordjour was not speaking on behalf of the committee.

“The lack of clarity in itself, raises a lot of important questions. Now, we know that at least, his position that he speaks for the committee is doubtful, because the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Interior, James Agalga, has said that he does not speak for them,” he stated.

This, Pratt explained, cast further doubt on the authenticity of his claims.

Pratt also highlighted discrepancies in the statements made by the Assin South MP.

Initially, Fordjour claimed he had received intelligence on potential drug trafficking and money laundering that needed to be investigated.

Later, however, he made a definitive statement that Ghana had become a hub for these illegal activities.

Pratt questioned how these contradictory positions could be reconciled.

In light of this, Kwesi Pratt Jr. raised concerns about the MP’s assertion that two aircraft—AirMed Flight N823AM and Cavok Air Antonov An-12B—were involved in transporting drugs and money.

He questioned the validity of these claims and called for a more thorough investigation into the matter.

Following these allegations, President John Dramani Mahama has ordered a comprehensive inquiry to determine the truth behind the claims.

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