Members of Parliament (MPs) and some stalwarts of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) gathered at the Spintex residence of Assin South MP, Rev. Ntim Fordjour, to stop officials from the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) from arresting him.

Those present included Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua, National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye, Director of Communications Richard Ahiagbah, as well as other Members of Parliament and party supporters.

They stated that they had gathered at the house after learning that officials from the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) had "invaded" the MP's residence to arrest him in connection with his claims about the two aircraft that landed in the country.

He clarified that Rev. Fordjour only raised the issue of the AirMed aircraft on behalf of the Defence Committee of Parliament, where he is a member. "So nobody should make an attempt to single him out and try to come here to intimidate him."

The standoff at the residence prevented the NIB from carrying out the arrest, as claimed by the NPP, who said they had come to detain the MP.

The situation began after Rev. Ntim Fordjour stated that the aircraft had arrived in the country to engage in illegal activities such as drug trafficking and money laundering.

Since then, he has faced criticism for bringing up the issue publicly without proper verification.

The government has accused him of making the claim to damage the reputation of the NDC administration.