{
  "id": 20121636,
  "title": "‘NACOC officers are not adequately equipped’ – Miracles Aboagye",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/nacoc-officers-are-not-adequately-equipped-miracles-aboagye",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T05:42:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/nacoc-officers-are-not-adequately-equipped-miracles-aboagye/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) Director of Communications Miracles Aboagye has called on the government to allocate more resources to the commission, emphasizing the need for adequate funding and logistical support. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, Aboagye highlighted the need for the commission's budget to reflect the gravity of Ghana's fight against drug trafficking. He stressed that the government must provide NACOC with sufficient financial backing to equip its officers to effectively combat the growing narcotics trafficking threat. Aboagye praised Deputy Director-General Twum's dedication to the work but questioned whether the commission had the necessary resources to fulfill its mandate. During his observation at the airport, Aboagye noted that NACOC personnel were not adequately equipped to handle their assigned responsibilities. He argued that the government's commitment to tackling drug trafficking should be evident in its budgetary allocation, urging for a clear financial commitment to the sector. If the government did not adequately fund the commission, Aboagye warned, it could undermine public confidence in the country's efforts to combat drug trafficking and create the impression that the economy was being supported by proceeds from illegal drug trade.",
  "summary": "Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Miracles Aboagye, has called on the government to commit more resources to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), saying that the commission's budget must reflect the seriousness of Ghana's fight against drug trafficking.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Galamsey worse now than in 2024 – Miracles Aboagye alleges, warns of revolt over ‘selective justice’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/galamsey-worse-now-than-in-2024-miracles-aboagye-alleges-warns-of",
        "published": "2026-11-14T13:20:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}