‘You promised 24-Hour economy not 24-hour cocaine trafficking’ – Nana B to Mahama

Nana B, the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has harshly criticized President John Dramani Mahama over alleged cocaine trafficking in Ghana and its impact on Ghana's international reputation. At an NPP press conference, Nana B challenged Mahama, stating, "Mr. President, you promised Ghanaians a 24-hour economy. You did not promise 24-hour cocaine trafficking."

The criticism centers on the growing issue of drug trafficking linked to Ghana, which Nana B argues has far-reaching consequences for the country and its citizens. He emphasized the negative effects on ordinary Ghanaians who travel and conduct business internationally, citing extra searches, suspicion, and humiliation experienced by them at international airports.

Nana B further alleged that Ghanaian exporters face increased scrutiny at global airports due to concerns surrounding narcotics trafficking. He pointed out that Ghanaian travellers and exporters are now associated with drug-related stigma they did not create when passing through international airports.

In light of these concerns, Nana B called for a parliamentary inquiry to investigate the reported drug interceptions and shipments allegedly linked to Ghana. He urged Parliament to examine shipping documents, inspection records, production records, and other relevant documentation connected to the cases. Nana B's remarks come amid a major narcotics intercept involving a large consignment of suspected cocaine that allegedly passed through Ghana's port security and customs processes before being intercepted by French authorities.

This incident has fueled calls for a closer examination of Ghana's systems for detecting and preventing illicit drug trafficking through the country's ports.