'We are profiled as Ghanaians, not NDC or NPP' – Susan Adu-Amankwah on suspicious flights

Susan Adu-Amankwah, Executive Secretary of the National Interest Movement, criticized politicians for reckless grandstanding. She believes their unverified claims could harm Ghana’s global reputation.

On Newsfile with Joy News, she targeted Rev John Ntim Fordjour. He is the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence Committee. Recently, he made sensational claims about suspicious aircraft landing in Ghana related to drugs and money but provided no evidence.

“What was he talking about?” Adu-Amankwah asked. She noted that his comments imply serious issues involving cocaine and money. This raises concerns for everyone.

Adu-Amankwah questioned how the MP handled the situation. She suggested he should have approached authorities quietly and responsibly instead of making public allegations.

“He’s no ordinary citizen of Ghana,” she emphasized. “That’s why we pay them as MPs.” If he had suspicions, he could have contacted the head of NIB or BNI directly.

She expressed disappointment that his approach seemed more performative than patriotic. “We expect more than just hopping from station to station,” she said.

Adu-Amankwah stressed separating partisanship from national interest. This is crucial when it comes to Ghana's international image.

“People forget that when we go out there, it doesn’t matter if you are NDC or NPP,” she stated. “You are Ghanaian.”

She warned that political controversies affect all citizens, not just party members. “They profile us by our country, Ghana,” she explained.

Adu-Amankwah called for a sober approach to drug enforcement and national security. Given Ghana's history with drug-related issues, this is especially important.

“We don’t want to be a transit point or an endpoint for drugs,” she said. It is vital for the government to take control of this issue.

She made an emotional plea to politicians: “It’s not just about party lines.” It concerns the dignity of the country and the lives of its people.