New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has accused President John Dramani Mahama of failing to take decisive action against officials allegedly linked to recent drug trafficking incidents involving Ghana.
Speaking at a press conference in Accra, Nana B described the government’s response to the reported cocaine seizures as inadequate and called for the removal of officials he believes failed to prevent the movement of illicit drugs through the country’s security and port systems.
He argued that President Mahama’s decision to convene a meeting with security and port-sector agencies was not enough, insisting that those responsible for weaknesses in the system should face consequences.
“His Excellency the President spoke tough. He was going to crack the whip. Today, he cannot crack the whip. He is rather pampering the activities of illicit drugs,” Nana B said.
He further claimed that about nine officials should have been dismissed over the incidents, which he described as an embarrassment to Ghana’s international reputation.
Nana B also alleged that Ghana was increasingly being used as a transit point for international narcotics trafficking, warning that the situation could damage the country’s standing abroad and expose innocent travellers and exporters to additional scrutiny.
The NPP organiser referenced several reported drug interceptions, including the seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine at France’s Port of Dunkirk in September. The shipment was reportedly contained in a consignment originating from Ghana.
He also raised concerns about alleged clandestine drug-processing facilities operating in the country, although he did not provide evidence to substantiate the claim.
The NPP is demanding an immediate parliamentary inquiry into the reported seizures and the circumstances surrounding the movement of narcotics through Ghana.
The government, meanwhile, has announced investigations and plans to strengthen security controls following the recent incidents.
