In recent weeks, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member of the Defence and Interior Committee in Parliament, has come under fire for his controversial statements and unverified claims.
Larry Dogbey, Managing Editor of The Herald newspaper, has expressed his dissatisfaction with Fordjour’s approach to political discourse, accusing him of seeking attention by making outrageous and unsubstantiated claims.
In an interview on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV, Dogbey criticized Fordjour for lacking credibility, stating, “What I make of Rev Ntim Fordjour in the last few weeks of him becoming the ranking member is somebody who is struggling to be noticed, someone who is struggling to establish himself politically.”
According to Dogbey, Fordjour’s public statements, especially on issues of national security, have raised eyebrows due to their lack of proper fact-checking.
Fordjour recently sparked controversy during a press conference, where he called for full disclosure on an alleged National Security operation involving two suspicious aircraft that supposedly landed at Kotoka International Airport in March 2025.
The claim, however, has not been substantiated, and Dogbey was quick to point out the recklessness of making such serious allegations without confirming the facts.
“Some of the things he says are very, very outrageous, without cross-checking his facts before putting people on the spot,” Dogbey added.
His comments suggest that Fordjour may be using sensationalism to gain political relevance, a strategy that has drawn criticism for undermining the credibility of Parliament.
In the face of mounting criticism, Rev. Fordjour has made efforts to address national security concerns more directly.
In a formal letter to the Chairman of the Defence and Interior Committee, Fordjour has requested a high-level security briefing to discuss key national security matters.
He has called for representatives from security agencies, including National Security, the Police CID, the Narcotics Control Commission, and the National Investigations Bureau, to appear before Parliament on April 7, 2025.
The purpose of the briefing is to provide the Committee with updates on ongoing investigations into several significant security breaches.
Among the incidents highlighted in Fordjour’s request are the National Security operation in Sapeiman on February 9, 2025, which led to the discovery of twelve 20-foot containers filled with gold bars and currencies.
Additionally, he mentioned two major cocaine busts in March 2025, valued at $350 million and $120 million, respectively.
While Fordjour’s call for a national security briefing is an important step in addressing ongoing security issues, his critics, including Dogbey, remain cautious of his methods.
