Speaking during an appearance on Joy News’ Newsfile, Adu-Amankwah questioned the rationale and responsibility behind the MP’s public statements, particularly given the absence of any concrete proof to support his claims that the aircraft in question were involved in transporting illegal substances and currency.
She emphasized that making such serious accusations without presenting credible evidence could lead the public to assume there was more to the story than has been revealed.
“If he didn’t have evidence of cocaine and of money, what was he talking about?” she asked pointedly.
Adu-Amankwah criticized what she saw as an inappropriate use of political authority, warning that such actions risk tarnishing Ghana’s reputation on the international stage.
She noted that as a member of Parliament, Fordjour holds a privileged position and is expected to act responsibly.
Instead of broadcasting his suspicions through media channels, she argued that he should have taken the matter to the appropriate national security authorities for proper investigation.
She also expressed disappointment at how such issues are handled in the public domain, especially when they risk portraying Ghana in a negative light internationally.
In her view, national identity overrides political affiliation when it comes to how the country is perceived abroad.
Adu-Amankwah stressed that reckless public commentary from high-profile individuals reflects on the entire nation, not just their political parties.
Addressing the broader issue of drug trafficking, she expressed deep concern about the ongoing threat of substance abuse among Ghanaian youth.
She pointed to the devastating impact that narcotics already have in local communities and cautioned against further exacerbating the problem.
While she called on the government to thoroughly investigate any credible leads related to drug smuggling or other criminal activity, she also made it clear that baseless claims could do more harm than good.
According to her, individuals in leadership positions must act with caution and integrity, ensuring that any public statements are backed by facts rather than assumptions.