Suspicious flight saga: If this country would focus on ethics than law, we would move forward – Susan Adu-Amankwah

Susan Adu-Amankwah is the Executive Secretary of the National Interest Movement. She believes Ghana will progress by prioritizing ethics over legal technicalities.

On April 12, she spoke on JoyNews' Newsfile about Rev. Ntim Fordjour's allegations. He suspects two aircraft may be involved in drugs and money laundering. Adu-Amankwah criticized the disconnect between legality and morality in Ghana.

“If this country focused more on ethics than law, we would move forward,” she stated. “We talk about law, but you can have law without ethics.” She emphasized that being overly focused on law leads to unethical behavior.

Adu-Amankwah questioned public figures' responsibilities when making serious allegations. “As a representative of the people, do you not have a moral obligation?” she asked. She expressed concern that drugs could affect anyone’s child.

She suggested that Rev. Fordjour should have raised his suspicions more responsibly. “He could have called for an investigation without jumping to claims of cocaine and cash,” she said.

Adu-Amankwah also criticized the lack of clear evidence behind the allegations. “When he says he is not interested in the cargo, we are,” she noted. She pointed out that facts can be twisted and conclusions manipulated.

She stressed that those in power should know how to act appropriately. “If he didn’t have evidence of cocaine or money, what was he talking about?” she asked. A responsible citizen would report concerns to authorities first.

Adu-Amankwah concluded that this issue is more about political performance than national interest. “It’s not about grandstanding or trying to disgrace the country,” she said. “It should be about doing what’s right for Ghana.”