Ranking member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has demanded that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa resign, apologize to former President Akufo-Addo, and support the government’s initiative to purchase a new presidential jet.
In a social media post on his X page on Monday, August 18, 2025, he accused Okudzeto and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of politicizing presidential travels, describing it as “petty politics”.
“Mr Principle, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana, is expecting your resignation. NDC must apologise to Ghanaians and Prez Akufo-Addo for doing petty politics with presidential travels,” he wrote.
According to Rev. Fordjour, the safety concerns surrounding the presidential jet are too critical to be dragged into politics, and a more pragmatic approach is needed to address the issue.
He further urged the government to be proactive and submit a proposal for a new presidential jet, prioritizing the President’s safety during international assignments.
“Gov’t must be bold to submit a proposal for the acquisition of a new Presidential Jet for the President’s safety,” he asserted.
Rev. Ntim Fordjour reiterated the importance of putting national interest ahead of political gains, stressing that the President’s safety demands immediate attention and actions.
