Nana B calls for parliamentary inquiry into cocaine trafficking concerns

Henry Nana Boakye, also known as Nana B, the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called for a parliamentary inquiry into allegations of cocaine trafficking linked to Ghana. In a press conference, Nana B argued that Parliament should investigate the circumstances surrounding recent narcotics interceptions and examine whether weaknesses in Ghana's port and security systems are allowing illicit drugs to enter the country.

Criticising President John Dramani Mahama, Nana B stated that the President had not delivered on his promise of a 24-hour economy by instead allowing cocaine trafficking to persist. He warned that reports of drug trafficking associated with Ghana could negatively impact the country's international reputation, leading to increased scrutiny and suspicion for Ghanaian travellers and exporters at international airports.

Nana B alleged that Ghanaian exporters were now facing heightened suspicion at every airport in the world, carrying a stigma they did not create. He demanded an immediate parliamentary inquiry to scrutinise shipping documents, inspection records, production records, and other relevant documentation. Nana B's comments came after French authorities intercepted a large consignment of suspected cocaine believed to have been shipped from Ghana.