The Chair of the South African Council of Elders for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Benjamin Kofi Quashie, has weighed in on the cocaine allegations made by the Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, describing his actions as diversionary and propagandist.

This follows Fordjour’s insistence on allegations that two suspicious flights landed at Kotoka International Airport, allegedly carrying drugs and cash, for which he believes security agencies should provide answers.

Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has explained that the flights landed in the country due to technical faults.

Speaking on Joy Prime on Monday, April 7, Quashie questioned Rev. Fordjour’s actions, emphasizing that if he has the necessary evidence to back his allegations, he should present such evidence to the State for further action.

He further pointed out that the State would have picked him up long ago if that was their actual intention.

“I can confidently say that the processes to pick him up are almost complete. The Speaker is out of town, but that does not preclude the processes set in motion,” he stressed.

The SA NDC Council Chair noted that if Rev. Fordjour disagrees with the set of facts presented by the government spokesperson, the coming days would reveal whether he is being truthful or engaging in political gimmicks.

“Once he has agreed to collaborate with the security agencies and present his set of facts to them, that is in the right direction, and we look forward to that,” stated Mr. Quashie.

Commenting on comparisons drawn between Rev. Fordjour and the MP for North Tongu, Samuel Okudjeto Ablakwa, Quashie argued that there was no basis for comparison.

While Okudjeto brought up issues backed by indubitable facts, Rev. Fordjour did not do the same, instead choosing to go to the press first with his allegations.

The SA NDC Council of Elders Chair cautioned the NPP against the over-politicization of drug trafficking issues, underscoring, “If they think it’s going to affect the NDC administration, no, it’s going to affect Ghana, and the sooner they stop, the better.