Gov’t should not see bipartisan probe into 3.9-tonne cocaine haul as attack – Akuapem North MP
The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Samuel Awuku, says the government should not regard calls for a bipartisan parliamentary investigation into the recent cocaine seizures as an attack on the administration.
Akuapem North MP Samuel Awuku has urged the government not to view calls for a bipartisan parliamentary investigation into the recent large cocaine seizures as an attack on the administration. According to Awuku, the scale of the seizures is a national crisis that necessitates a nationwide response, transcending partisan politics. This statement was made ahead of Parliament's special session on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, to discuss the major narcotics seizures involving Ghana.
The Minority party in Parliament has filed a motion requesting a parliamentary inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the shipment of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine seized by French authorities at the Port of Dunkirk from a container that originated from Ghana. However, the Majority in Parliament argues that a parliamentary investigation is unnecessary at this stage, emphasizing that law enforcement agencies should continue their ongoing investigations.
Majority Leader James Agalga pointed out that several arrests have already been made in connection with the case, including suspects who have been arraigned in court. He questioned the need for Parliament to initiate a separate investigation while security agencies are actively pursuing the matter.
Awuku stressed that the issue should be approached as a national crisis, highlighting concerns about the country's international reputation. He suggested that the 3.9-tonne cocaine haul is not merely the work of a single driver and mate but suggests the involvement of a broader cartel. Awuku called for the government to support efforts to uncover the circumstances surrounding the seizures, rather than interpreting the proposed parliamentary inquiry as an attack.
The Minority's proposed inquiry aims to investigate how major narcotics consignments linked to Ghana were handled, inspected, cleared, and exported, including the potential involvement of state institutions. Parliament was recalled from recess for an extraordinary sitting on September 29, following a petition led by First Deputy Minority Whip Habib Iddrisu.
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