A former CEO of the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors, Senyo Hosi, has condemned what he describes as unnecessary “grandstanding” in the recent attempt to arrest an MP over allegations of suspicious aircraft activities in Ghana.

The policy analyst warned that such actions do not reflect the leadership tone of President Mahama or the maturity of Ghana’s democratic journey.

Speaking on Joy News’ Newsfile on Saturday, Senyo Hosi questioned the judgment behind what appeared to be a dramatic enforcement response to the yet-unsubstantiated claims made by the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour.

“Did we really need to have that grandstanding trying to arrest the man?” Senyo Hosi quizzed.

“I think that our democracy has moved on. This showmanship was not necessary. It’s not reflective of the tone of the President. It’s not reflective of the maturity that we’ve attained.”

Rev. Ntim Fordjour had alleged that aircrafts carrying “suspicious content” had landed in Ghana, implying illicit cargo possibly involving narcotics or money laundering.

While the MP is yet to provide evidence, his claims triggered significant public interest and a response from national security agencies, culminating in what many saw as an overly dramatic attempt to apprehend him for questioning.

Senyo Hosi, however, argued that such a move was not only avoidable but damaging to the democratic and civic culture Ghana is trying to build.

“All we needed to do was wait for the report,” he insisted.

“Should Ntim Fordjour cooperate with the agency? I think Article 4, Section 41 is very clear about that — we are supposed to collaborate with our law enforcement agencies.”

He acknowledged that public trust in government processes could be fragile, especially in a polarized environment.

“He [Ntim Fordjour] will tell you that because of government’s communication, he lost trust in the process. I can respect that to a certain extent,” Senyo Hosi said.

But he quickly added that the way forward must be rooted in institutional process and mutual respect, not public spectacle or political brinkmanship.

“Today, I think this matter should be put to proper rest by all the key parties involved,” he urged.