The exchange came during a discussion about the application of the law to people accused of making offensive or allegedly unlawful political statements.
Samson asked Ntim Fordjour whether he had ever condemned Abronye DC, a leading member of the NPP, for what he described as insulting remarks against clergy, including Archbishop Duncan-Williams.
“Have you, Reverend Ntim Fordjour, ever once decried Abronye and his ilk who have an insulting clergy like Bishop Duncan-Williams and the rest?” Samson asked.
The exchange became more pointed when Samson suggested that Ntim Fordjour had previously supported Abronye when he was arrested over similar comments.
“What you have done rather is to marshal support when he’s arrested for those comments, right?” Samson said.
Ntim Fordjour maintained that his position was not based on political affiliation and insisted that the law should apply to everyone.
“Samson, I’ve answered you and I’ve said that my sword cuts double-edged and it’s not about politics,” he said.
He added that NPP members who commit acts that fall foul of the law should also face the same standard.
“If you are NPP and you are perpetrating acts that are offensive of our law, Section 208 applies to you,” Ntim Fordjour said.
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