{
  "id": 18319663,
  "title": "NPP accuses government of pampering drug activities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/npp-accuses-government-of-pampering-drug-activities",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-05T14:21:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghana Business News",
    "slug": "ghana-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2026/11/05/npp-accuses-government-of-pampering-drug-activities/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticized the Mahama government for allegedly enabling the growth of cocaine and illicit drug activities in Ghana. Mr. Henry Nana Boakye, the Second National Vice Chairman of the NPP, made the accusations during a press conference in Accra. The NPP argues that the President has not demonstrated strong leadership in addressing the issue and that the recurring seizures of cocaine and other narcotic substances from Ghana have serious implications for the country's national security and international reputation. In the period between March 2025 and October 2026, Ghana has experienced at least 14 major drug busts, with the seized cocaine abroad valued at approximately $1.7 billion. These seizures have occurred across various countries, including Amsterdam, Beirut, Antwerp, Dunkirk, Australia, and Johannesburg, with a total weight of nearly 4.5 tons seized in Amsterdam alone. The NPP calls for the immediate dismissal of key officials, including those from the Narcotics Control Commission, Ghana Airport Company, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, and the National Security, pending an independent investigation, a bipartisan parliamentary inquiry, and the publication of a roadmap within a week. Additionally, the party suggests suspending the Tema-Cartagena shipping link until a security review is conducted by Parliament.",
  "summary": "The Opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the Mahama Government of pampering cocaine and illicit drug activities in the country. The post NPP accuses government of pampering drug activities appeared first on Ghana Business News .",
  "key_points": [
    "NPP accuses Mahama government of enabling drug activities.",
    "14 major drug busts between March 2025 and October 2026.",
    "Calls for officials' dismissal and security review."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}