Ghana must close gaps that allow drug trafficking – Dr Pelpuo
Minister of State at the Presidency in charge of Special Presidential Initiatives, Dr Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, has called for urgent action to close gaps that may be allowing drug trafficking through Ghana.
Dr. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, Ghana's Minister of State for Special Presidential Initiatives, has urged the country to address gaps that may be facilitating drug trafficking. In an interview with JoyNews’ The Pulse, the minister emphasized the importance of safeguarding Ghana's reputation from the activities of those involved in the illicit drug trade.
He stressed the need to close these gaps to prevent the damage to Ghana's image that could result from the export of dangerous drugs. Pelpuo also highlighted the necessity of investigating whether Ghana has become an increasingly popular transit point for narcotics. Despite not knowing the source of the drugs within Ghana, he stressed the importance of uncovering how they entered the country and identifying those responsible.
Pelpuo suggested that if investigations do not yield sufficient results, it may be necessary to engage a professional, independent investigation body to conduct a thorough inquiry. His remarks follow recent calls for a parliamentary inquiry into major narcotics seizures, such as 3.9 metric tonnes of cocaine seized at France's Port of Dunkirk on September 10, 2026, and 320 kilograms of methamphetamine intercepted by the Australian Border Force in June 2026.
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