{
  "id": 19843084,
  "title": "Gov’t must apologise to Ntim Fordjour for attacking him over cocaine bust concerns – Adutwum’s aide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/govt-must-apologise-to-ntim-fordjour-for-attacking-him-over-cocaine",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T16:51:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/govt-must-apologise-to-ntim-fordjour-for-attacking-him-over-cocaine-bust-concerns-adutwums-aide/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The spokesperson for former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum asserts that the government must offer an unreserved apology to MP for Assin South, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, for its reaction to his allegations regarding possible criminal infiltration and security threats in Ghana. Yaw Opoku Mensah, the spokesperson, highlighted how recent international events concerning cocaine seizures have reignited interest in the issues raised by the MP. In his statement, Mr Opoku Mensah questioned the government's approach, pointing out that instead of investigating the substance of his claims, the government resorted to attacking and ridiculing the MP. He posed a pertinent question to the public: if his concerns were indeed significant enough to warrant investigation, why did the government's efforts seem more focused on discrediting him rather than addressing the core of his allegations? Opoku Mensah emphasized the implications of these events on Ghana's national security and international standing, urging Ghanaians to demand explanations beyond mere political considerations. He cautioned that the country cannot afford to see its reputation further tarnished on the global stage while those who raise legitimate questions are treated as adversaries of the state. Opoku Mensah stressed the importance of public officials and citizens being able to raise matters of national importance without fear of intimidation or attempts to undermine their credibility. He reaffirmed Rev. Ntim Fordjour's right to raise concerns as a legislator and urged those who had insulted and mocked him to reconsider their stance and offer an apology. Opoku Mensah called for national security and accountability to be prioritized over partisan loyalty, asserting that no government should resort to using its power against its citizens for demanding answers.",
  "summary": "The spokesperson for former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum says the government owes the Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, an unqualified apology over its response to allegations he previously raised about possible criminal infiltration and security threats in Ghana. According to Yaw Opoku Mensah, recent international developments involving cocaine […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}