Ntim Fordjour Urges Government to Focus on Security, Not Silencing Critics

Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has called on the government to prioritise national security and avoid actions that suppress opposing views. Speaking on TV3’s Hot Issues on Sunday, April 26, he expressed concern that authorities appear to be focusing more on individuals who criticise the government rather than addressing pressing security challenges. Rev. Fordjour cited cases involving individuals such as Baba Amando, Abronye, Obama Pokuase and Adenta Kumi, who have reportedly faced arrest over their comments. He argued that such actions create an impression of intolerance and weaken democratic governance. According to him, leadership should be able to tolerate criticism, even when it is harsh. He pointed out that past administrations under former Presidents Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, John Evans Atta Mills and John Agyekum Kufuor showed greater restraint in dealing with dissenting voices. He also alleged that his residence was searched without a warrant while he was raising concerns about suspicious flights entering the country, describing the action as heavy-handed. Rev. Fordjour urged the President and security agencies to adopt a more tolerant approach and focus on issues that directly impact the safety and security of Ghanaians.