The Minority in Parliament has urged the Speaker to act swiftly to uphold constitutional provisions and parliamentary protocols in the wake of an attempt to arrest the Assin South MP, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour.
The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, has raised serious concerns about the relationship between security agencies and elected representatives.
According to the Minority, the attempted arrest of the MP by operatives of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) at his residence was conducted without adherence to the laid-down procedures required when engaging with sitting Members of Parliament.
The Minority’s Chief Whip, Frank Annoh Dompreh, conveyed these concerns in a formal memorandum to the Speaker.
The memo emphasised the importance of respecting the privileges of Parliament and warned that failure to do so risks undermining the authority and independence of the legislature.
The attempted arrest is reportedly linked to ongoing investigations into suspected drug trafficking and money laundering activities involving two international flights that passed through Ghana in March 2025.
While the details of Reverend Fordjour’s alleged connection to the matter remain unclear, the Minority insists that any such inquiries must follow due process.
In their communication to the Speaker, the Minority reiterated their commitment to the rule of law but stressed that any interaction between MPs and security bodies must strictly adhere to constitutional safeguards and established parliamentary norms.
They called on Mr Bagbin to assert his authority to prevent any recurrence of what they described as a breach of parliamentary sanctity.
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