Minority calls for suspension of Ghana-Colombia port, visa arrangements over cocaine concerns
The Minority in Parliament is demanding the suspension of Ghana’s maritime and port cooperation arrangements with Colombia, as well as the bilateral visa-waiver agreement between the two countries, citing national security concerns. The Minority Caucus on the Foreign Affairs Committee made the call in a statement issued on Thursday, October 1, 2026, following recent seizures […]
The Minority in Ghana's Parliament is calling for the suspension of the country's maritime and port cooperation agreements with Colombia, as well as the bilateral visa-waiver agreement between the two nations. This demand stems from recent cocaine seizures allegedly linked to Ghana, raising concerns about national security and the country's vulnerability to international drug trafficking networks.
The Minority Caucus on the Foreign Affairs Committee argues that Ghana's growing cooperation with Colombia, including a recent maritime agreement signed in March 2026, warrants a fresh security assessment, especially considering Colombia's prominent role in the international cocaine trade, as highlighted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime's 2026 World Drug Report.
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