Parliamentary probe into cocaine seizure would be a waste of time – Inusah Fuseini

Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has expressed his lack of faith in Parliament's capacity to conduct a productive investigation into the recent cocaine seizure involving Ghana. During a recent interview on JoyNews’ Newsfile, Mr. Fuseini asserted that engaging Parliament would be a futile exercise, stating that he harbors "zero trust" in their ability to independently delve into the matter and discern the truth behind it.

"I have zero trust in Parliament because they have not proven to me that they can separate themselves from political biases when handling national matters," he stated. "I am convinced that the drug issue will not alter the prevailing circumstances," Mr. Fuseini added. His remarks come in response to the Minority's request for a parliamentary probe following the French customs' seizure of approximately 3.9 tonnes of cocaine at the port of Dunkirk from a container originating from Ghana.

Consequently, the Speaker of Parliament recalled Members of Parliament from their recess to convene on September 29, 2026. Mr. Fuseini's stance aligns with growing apprehensions regarding the potential efficacy of an inquiry by lawmakers amidst the ongoing political dispute surrounding the seizure. Dr. John Osae-Kwapong, a fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has also voiced skepticism about the likelihood of Parliament's inquiry yielding meaningful outcomes.

"I concur with the belief that matters will arise, and yet nothing will come of it; institutions like our Parliament tend to discuss issues extensively but rarely produce substantial results, and therefore, when Parliament seeks to examine another institution, one would naturally assume that nothing significant will transpire," Dr. Osae-Kwapong remarked.