Patriotic Action Forum Demands Commission of Enquiry into Cocaine Allegations, Condemns Harassment of Hon. Rev. Ntim Fordjour
The Patriotic Action Forum (PAF), a civil society group, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to set up a Commission of Enquiry to investigate the recent cocaine smuggling allegations at the Kotoka International Airport.
In a press release issued by the Conveners of the group, Mr. David Prah and others, on April 13, 2025, PAF expressed deep concern over what it described as politically motivated intimidation targeted at Hon. Rev. Ntim Fordjour, a prominent member of the Minority in Parliament.
“The group has condemned the attempted arrest of Hon. Rev. Ntim Fordjour at his residence in Accra,” the release stated.
PAF, which is linked to the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), alleged that the Mahama-led National Democratic Congress (NDC) government is using state security agencies to suppress the truth and silence members of the opposition.
“The group linked with the opposition New Patriotic Party is of the view that the Mahama-led NDC Government is using the Security Agencies to intimidate Hon. Rev. Ntim Fordjour and for that matter the Minority to suppress the truth or otherwise of this serious allegation.”
The group also issued a strong caution to those in political authority, warning them of the fleeting nature of political power.
“The group is sounding a note of caution to those in political power to note that political power is transient and that the power they are enjoying today will elude them in 2028.”
PAF urged the government to act with restraint and fairness, especially in dealing with individuals who raise alarms on matters of national interest.
“The group therefore, urges the Mahama-led NDC Government to exercise circumspection in dealing with Whistleblowers.”
The group threw its support behind calls from the Minority and concerned citizens for an independent probe into what is now being referred to as the “cocaine airmed saga.”
“The group is supporting the calls from well-meaning Ghanaians and the Minority for Bi-Partisan Commission to Enquiry to go into the alleged cocaine Airmed Saga to unravel the truth behind this serious allegation.”
PAF concluded by reaffirming its solidarity with Hon. Rev. Ntim Fordjour and the Minority, pledging to stand with them in the fight against drug trafficking in Ghana.
“The group is solidly behind the Hon. Rev. Ntim Fordjour and the Minority as they fight to make Ghana a drug-free state.”
BELOW IS THE FULL PRESS RELEASE:
SET-UP COMMISSION OF ENQUIRY ON COCAINE ALLEGATION ON CONDEMNS AT THE AIRPORT AND STOP THE HARASSMENT ON HON. REV. NTIM FORDJOUR – PATRIOTIC ACTION FORUM (PAF).
13/04/2025
A group calling itself Patriotic Youth Front (PYF) has call on the President of the Republic of Ghana H. E. John Dramani Mahama to set-up a Commission of Enquiry to investigate the Cocaine allegations at the Kotoka International Airport.
The group has condemned the attempted arrest of Hon. Rev. Ntim Fordjour at his residence in Accra.
The group linked with the opposition New Patriotic Party is of the view that the Mahama led NDC Government is using the Security Agencies to intimidate Hon. Rev. Ntim Fordjour and for that matter the Minority to suppress the truth or otherwise of this serious allegation.
The group is sounding a note of caution to those in political power to note that political power is transient and that the power they are enjoying today will elude them in 2028.
The group therefore, urges the Mahama-led NDC Government to exercise circumspection in dealing with Whistleblowers.
The group is supporting the calls from well meaning Ghanaians and the Minority for Bi-Partisan Commission to Enquiry to go into the alleged cocaine Airmed Saga to unravel the truth behind this serious allegation.
The group is solidly behind the Hon. Rev. Ntim Fordjour and the Minority as they fight to make Ghana a drug free state.
David Prah
CONVENER
Arafat Budu
CONVENER
Alhaji Umar
CONVENER
