'You don’t grandstand with Ghana’s image, that’s not being well-meaning citizen' - Susan Adu-Amankwah

The Executive Secretary of the National Interest Movement has criticized a Member of Parliament. She took issue with Reverend John Ntim Fordjour's claims about two planes carrying suspicious cargo.

Susan Adu-Amankwah spoke on Joy News’ Newsfile. She questioned Fordjour's motivation and responsibility for his unproven allegations. He claimed the planes were carrying cocaine and money.

“If he didn’t have evidence, what was he talking about?” she asked. She noted that mentioning "suspicious flight" implies more serious concerns.

Adu-Amankwah criticized the misuse of political privilege. She warned against damaging Ghana’s international image through political theatrics.

Her comments followed Rev. Fordjour's allegations in Parliament and media. He has not provided any evidence to support his claims about suspicious aircraft landings in Ghana.

“He’s no ordinary citizen,” she said about the MP. “That’s why we pay them all that money.”

As an MP, he has privileges and responsibilities. If he had suspicions, he should have approached national security directly.

Adu-Amankwah argued that responsible action would involve engaging authorities first. “You don’t just go hopping from station to station,” she emphasized.

She highlighted the impact of such statements on Ghana’s global reputation. “When we go out there, it doesn’t matter your party affiliation,” she stated.

Ghana is profiled by nationality and race, not political party. “When you grandstand, you’re doing it against all of us,” she warned.

Addressing drug issues, Adu-Amankwah stressed their importance to national interest, especially for youth. “We see the devastation drugs have caused young people,” she said.

She urged the government to investigate legitimate suspicions but cautioned against unsubstantiated claims. “We expect more than just speculation when serious accusations are made,” she concluded.