Sammi Awuku questions exclusion of sector ministers from Mahama’s anti-drug meeting
Former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Sammi Awuku, has questioned the absence of sector ministers from a high-level meeting convened by President John Dramani Mahama to address concerns over Ghana’s growing use as a transit point for illicit drugs. In a Facebook post, Mr Awuku specifically raised concerns about the participation of heads […]
Former National Lottery Authority Director-General Sammi Awuku has criticized the exclusion of sector ministers from a high-level meeting chaired by President John Dramani Mahama aimed at tackling Ghana's rising drug trafficking issue. In a Facebook post, Awuku questioned the inclusion of heads of the Ghana Maritime Authority, Ghana Shippers Authority, and Ghana Airports Company Limited, all under the Ministry of Transport, without their respective ministers.
He also pointed out the presence of the Ghana Police Service and Narcotics Control Commission, both under the Ministry of the Interior, without their ministers. Awuku argued that the gravity of the drug trafficking problem necessitates proper supervision and implementation, which he believes cannot be guaranteed without the direct involvement of ministers responsible for these sectors.
He urged President Mahama to take the issue more seriously, emphasizing the need for clear responsibility and effective coordination in addressing illicit drug trafficking.
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