The Secretary-General of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Abraham Koomson, has called for a thorough cleansing of Ghana’s security system to deal with remnants of the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration amid the country’s ongoing cocaine controversy. Speaking on Ahotor FM’s Morning Show in Accra on Thursday, October 1, 2026, Mr Koomson said the cocaine-related incidents should prompt government to take a critical look at the security architecture and identify individuals whose continued presence could undermine efforts to combat drug trafficking.
His comments come at a time of heightened public concern over cocaine-related cases involving Ghana-linked shipments, including a large consignment reportedly seized in France. The incidents have raised concerns about the effectiveness of Ghana's security system in combating drug trafficking. Mr Koomson argued that government must not focus only on individuals directly arrested in connection with narcotics cases but should also examine the wider security system, particularly how intelligence is gathered, shared and acted upon.
Mr Koomson called for the removal of what he described as “remnants of the NPP cohorts” from the security system, arguing that security institutions must be staffed by people committed to protecting the state rather than serving partisan interests. According to him, the cocaine controversy presents an opportunity for government to strengthen the security architecture, improve coordination among agencies and ensure that officers entrusted with protecting Ghana’s borders operate with professionalism and accountability.
Mr Koomson therefore urged the authorities to investigate the cocaine-related cases thoroughly and take action against any security officials found to have compromised the system, regardless of their political connections. He maintained that the fight against drug trafficking must be treated as a national security matter and should not be reduced to partisan political exchanges.
He further called for stronger intelligence-sharing and coordination among the various security agencies, arguing that weaknesses in the system could create opportunities for criminal networks to operate. Mr Koomson said the current controversy should therefore be used as an opportunity to identify gaps within Ghana’s security architecture and strengthen the institutions responsible for protecting the country’s borders and national interests.
Mr Koomson stressed that any investigation into the cocaine-related cases should be comprehensive and should establish the facts before responsibility is assigned to individuals or institutions. The Secretary-General of the GFL emphasized the need for a thorough and impartial investigation to restore public trust in the security system.
The issue has sparked widespread concern in Ghana, with many calling for a comprehensive overhaul of the security system to prevent future incidents. The government has yet to respond to Mr Koomson's comments, but it is expected to take action to address the growing concerns about the country's security and its role in combating drug trafficking.
Key points
- Abraham Koomson calls for purging of NPP-era security remnants amid cocaine scandal.
- The Secretary-General of the GFL urges government to investigate cocaine-related cases thoroughly and take action against compromised security officials.
- Mr Koomson emphasizes the need for stronger intelligence-sharing and coordination among security agencies to combat drug trafficking.
