Ntim Fordjour requests joint briefing by National Security, NIB, CID and Narcotics Control Commission in Parliament

Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member of Ghana’s Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Interior, has formally requested a high-level security briefing on crucial national security matters.

In a letter addressed to the Committee’s Chairman, he urged the Committee to summon key security agencies, including National Security, the Police CID, the Narcotics Control Commission, and the National Investigations Bureau, to appear before Parliament on 7 April 2025.

The briefing, in his view, will help to update the Committee on ongoing investigations into major security breaches that have raised public concern.

Citing a series of alarming incidents, Rev Ntim Fordjour emphasised the need for transparency and accountability in handling matters of national security.

“The purpose of this proposed meeting is to afford the agencies the opportunity to brief the Committee and provide updates on investigations being conducted into high-profile reported incidents of serious and urgent public interest,” he wrote.

Among the incidents highlighted were the National Security operation in Sapeiman on 9 February 2025, which uncovered twelve 20-foot containers loaded with gold bars and currencies, as well as two massive cocaine busts valued at $350 million and $120 million, respectively, in March.

The letter also drew attention to two suspicious flights, AirMed Flight N823AM and Cavok Air Antonov An-12B, which landed at Kotoka International Airport from Gran Canaria on separate dates in March.

Rev Ntim Fordjour noted that both aircraft departed back to Gran Canaria on 25 March under questionable circumstances, and he pressed for clarity on the nature of their cargo.

Given the gravity of these issues, he stressed the urgency of obtaining comprehensive briefings from the relevant security agencies to determine the full extent of any illicit activities and their implications for national security.

Beyond merely receiving updates, the Committee intends to actively contribute to the ongoing investigations by providing relevant intelligence and recommendations.

“The Committee would also volunteer information that will be useful for the security agencies in the conduct of their investigations into the specific matters under reference,” the Ranking Member stated.

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