You don’t intimidate an MP like this — NPP’s Moses Abor blasts authorities over alleged harassment of Rev Ntim Fordjour

The Greater Accra Regional Youth Organizer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Moses Abor, has descended heavily on security agencies over their alleged attempt to arrest the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin South, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, in what he describes as a humiliating and disrespectful manner.

Speaking at the residence of Rev Ntim Fordjour at Spintex in Accra — where scores of NPP supporters had gathered in solidarity — Moses Abor expressed shock over the way the matter was being handled.

“You just came around and snatched a whole Member of Parliament? Come on, let’s grow small. What kind of life is that?” Moses Abor fumed.

According to him, while nobody is above the law, there are proper procedures for engaging a sitting MP, especially one who has served as a former Deputy Minister.

“We rule Ghana for eight years, four years… is it just around the corner you come and intimidate people like that?

“What kind of life is that?” he questioned. “He’s a Member of Parliament. If you have an issue with him, you invite him. You don’t bring people to disgrace him like this. What is this? Are we not Ghanaians?”

Moses Abor admitted there were reports that an invitation had been extended to Rev Fordjour, but maintained that even if true, it should have been done in a transparent and respectful manner.

“If they want him, they should invite him properly for everyone to see. Don’t come and do rambo-style operations as if we’re in some jungle,” he stressed.

He reminded the authorities that MPs are representatives of the people and deserve respect, regardless of political differences.

“This is a former Deputy Minister. People voted for him. He deserves dignity. Even me, a youth organiser, if you want me, you invite me. How much more a whole Member of Parliament?” he asked.

Moses Abor urged party supporters present to remain calm but vigilant, warning that such actions could provoke unnecessary tension within the political space.

“Ghana is not a jungle. We are one minute in power. It can change tomorrow. Let’s respect the democracy we are building,” he cautioned.