Rev John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee, has accused the government of deliberately withholding information and evading accountability in response to his claims regarding suspicious flights and other high-profile incidents.

In a statement sighted by Citi News on Thursday April 3, Fordjour criticised the government’s handling of the matter and challenged its transparency.

Fordjour refuted claims by government spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu that he had been invited by security agencies to assist with investigations but failed to comply.

“No security or intelligence agency has ever invited me to assist them with any information. I dare Kwakye Ofosu to produce a copy of such invitation,” he stated, adding that he remains open to collaborating with Parliament to fulfill President Mahama’s directive.

The Ranking Member also alleged that his request for a Joint Security briefing, which would have allowed security and intelligence agencies to share updates on investigations, was blocked by the NDC Parliamentary Caucus and the government. “What are they hiding?” he questioned.

Fordjour further criticised the government’s explanations regarding the entry and departure of two suspicious flights, describing them as “incoherent, questionable, and cannot be taken seriously.”

He also highlighted the government’s failure to address the status of 12 containers filled with gold and currencies confiscated by National Security on February 9, as well as investigations into cocaine busts worth $500 million.

Fordjour warned against Ghana becoming a hub for illicit activities such as cocaine trafficking and money laundering.