Ghana’s narcotics crisis deepens as drug seizures linked to country top US$1bn – Minority

The Minority in Ghana’s Parliament has expressed growing concern over the country’s increasing role as a transit hub for international narcotics trafficking. According to Rev. Ntim Fordour, the Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee, drug seizures linked to Ghana have surpassed US$1 billion in less than two years. Rev.

Fordour cited several major drug seizures involving cocaine and methamphetamine that were traced back to the country. These include a large cocaine consignment intercepted at Pedu Junction in Cape Coast in March 2025, a warehouse seizure in Tema Harbor in August 2026, and international incidents such as the arrest of a vessel in Senegal carrying narcotics.

The Minority has also raised concerns about unresolved cases, including the landing of an alleged narcotics-laden aircraft at Kotoka International Airport and the release of a vessel under a forged flag in July 2025 after paying a fraction of a nearly GH¢12 million fine. They further highlighted international seizures linked to Ghana, such as the seizure of 320kg of methamphetamine by Australian customs and the seizure of nearly 3.9 metric tonnes of cocaine in France.

Rev. Fordour emphasized the need for a full-scale, independent parliamentary inquiry into these incidents, calling for accountability from sector ministers and heads of relevant agencies. He expressed worries about Ghana’s international reputation and the safety of its youth from narcotics, warning that official silence or political convenience cannot be tolerated.