Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has fiercely criticized the government following a dramatic attempt to arrest Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, the Assin South MP, at his residence on Wednesday, April 9, 2024.
The siege, which sparked outrage among MPs and party executives, was met with resistance as colleagues rallied to protect the outspoken parliamentarian.
The attempted arrest follows Rev. Ntim Fordjour’s explosive allegations that two suspicious flights landed at Kotoka International Airport under circumstances hinting at potential drug trafficking and money laundering. His claims have evidently rattled the government, prompting what Afenyo-Markin described as an overreach by state agents.
Speaking to Newsdesksgh.com, the Minority Leader condemned the move, asserting that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) would cooperate with authorities only if approached respectfully.
“They’ve left and gone back to wherever they came from. We assure the government we’ll cooperate if they act decently—we will not be intimidated. We are few, but a mighty and united few,” he declared.
Afenyo-Markin also issued a stern warning, accusing the government of neglecting pressing issues like illegal mining (galamsey) while fixating on “trivialities.”
“This government has not shown seriousness in tackling galamsey. If state agents waste time on petty pursuits, it’ll mark the beginning of their end. It’s unnecessary,” he said.
The Minority Leader stood firmly by Rev. Ntim Fordjour, emphasizing his critical role within the caucus.
“Rev. Ntim Fordjour cannot be singled out as an example. He’s not alone and will never walk alone. As head of the Defense Caucus, he speaks for us all. Let no one dare isolate him. He may walk through the valley of the shadow of death, but he fears no evil—guided by his faith and the strength of our 88 MPs.”
The standoff saw MPs and party executives storm Rev. Ntim Fordjour’s residence to thwart the arrest, signaling heightened tensions between the government and the opposition. Afenyo-Markin reiterated the caucus’s readiness to engage constructively but warned against any attempts to silence their voices.
