Minority demands probe into 'over US$1bn' high-profile drug seizures linked to Ghana

The Minority in Ghana's Parliament has called for an independent parliamentary inquiry into the country's increasing role as a transit hub for narcotics, particularly under the Mahama-led National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. In a statement, the Minority highlighted several high-profile drug seizures, including a tipper truck carrying over 3.3 tonnes of cocaine in March 2025, which had an estimated street value of more than US$350 million.

Other significant seizures include the discovery of about 120 slabs of cocaine worth US$150 million on the Takoradi-Cape Coast highway, and the seizure of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at a warehouse within the Tema Harbour enclave, valued at approximately US$6.9 million. The Minority expressed concerns over the security of Ghana's ports, airports, and territorial waters, as well as the effectiveness of investigations into major drug trafficking cases.

They also questioned the progress of investigations and prosecutions following these seizures, noting that more than a year after the Pedu Junction seizure, only a few suspects had been arraigned and remained on bail.

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