Tension at Npp headquarters as authorities seek to arrest Ntim ForjourAccra, Ghana — Chaotic scenes erupted at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) national headquarters earlier today after operatives from the National Security Service reportedly attempted to arrest Reverend John Ntim Fordjour in connection with allegations relating to the misuse of state funds estimated at ¢10 billion.
Video footage circulating on social media shows a heightened security presence outside the party offices, with uniformed personnel and officers moving in while party members and supporters gathered and shouted in protest. Eyewitnesses said confusion gripped the area as the attempted arrest unfolded, prompting loud exchanges between security personnel and party loyalists.
According to reports from local media, the National Security Service in collaboration with the National Intelligence Bureau and police had intended to detain Mr. Fordjour for questioning amid a widening probe into alleged misappropriation of public funds. Authorities claim the figure involved requires further investigation as part of the government’s efforts to recover alleged state loot connected to previous administrations. This initiative by the current government, known as Operation Recover All Loot, aims to investigate and reclaim misused state assets and funds.
Reverend Ntim Fordjour, a prominent member of parliament and ranking member of the Defence and Interior Committee, has been at the centre of recent political controversy. In previous incidents, attempts by authorities to question him were reportedly blocked by supporters.
Party officials at the headquarters accused the security agents of intimidation and raised concerns over due process, arguing that Mr. Fordjour had not been adequately informed or given reasonable time to respond to the invitations from investigators. Supporters who gathered outside the premises urged calm but resisted what they described as an unlawful intrusion into party territory.
The chaotic scenes added to growing political tensions in the country as the government pursues corruption cases linked to the previous administration. Some Ghanaians have expressed online that they view the ongoing probes as necessary for accountability and recovery of public assets, while others warn against actions that could inflame partisan divisions.
As of the latest reports, it was not immediately clear whether Mr. Fordjour had been taken into custody or whether negotiations between party leaders and security officials were ongoing. No official statement had been released by the National Security Service or the police to confirm an arrest or provide details of formal charges.
The incident continues to generate strong reactions on social media and in political circles, with calls for clarity, transparency, and respect for legal procedures as the investigation progresses.Source
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