Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has expressed skepticism about Parliament's ability to conduct a meaningful inquiry into the recent cocaine seizure linked to Ghana. He argues that involving Parliament would be a waste of time due to partisan political considerations. Fuseini's comments follow the Minority's call for a parliamentary probe after French customs seized nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine at the port of Dunkirk from a container shipped from Ghana.
The Speaker of Parliament has recalled MPs from their recess to sit on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, to discuss the matter. However, Fuseini doubts that Parliament can insulate itself from partisan politics when dealing with national issues. He believes that intelligence agencies, rather than Parliament, should investigate the case. Fuseini's position adds to concerns about the effectiveness of a parliamentary inquiry amid the political dispute over the seizure.
Dr. John Osae-Kwapong, a fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), shares Fuseini's concerns. He questions whether a parliamentary inquiry will produce meaningful results, citing past instances where institutions have talked about issues without tangible outcomes. Osae-Kwapong's doubts echo concerns about the politicization of the issue and the potential for a parliamentary probe to deliver meaningful answers.
The cocaine seizure has sparked a heated debate, with some calling for a thorough investigation into the matter. The incident has raised questions about Ghana's reputation and the effectiveness of its institutions in combating drug trafficking. The government's response to the issue has also been scrutinized, with some accusing it of dismissing intelligence warnings about the threat of drug trafficking.
Inusah Fuseini has previously expressed concerns about the government's handling of the issue. He claims that his warnings about drug trafficking were dismissed, which he believes has emboldened traffickers. Fuseini's comments highlight the need for a comprehensive approach to addressing the issue, including cooperation between institutions and a commitment to tackling the root causes of the problem.
The parliamentary probe into the cocaine seizure is set to proceed despite concerns about its effectiveness. The Speaker of Parliament has directed that the matter be discussed on September 29, 2026. However, with skeptics like Fuseini and Osae-Kwapong questioning the probe's potential outcomes, it remains to be seen whether the inquiry will shed new light on the issue or become another example of institutional ineffectiveness.
The issue has also sparked discussions about the role of institutions in addressing national challenges. The effectiveness of Parliament and other institutions in tackling issues like drug trafficking will be closely watched, as will the government's response to the concerns raised by Fuseini and others. The outcome of the parliamentary probe, or lack thereof, may have implications for Ghana's reputation and its ability to address complex issues.
Key points
- Inusah Fuseini doubts Parliament's ability to conduct a meaningful inquiry into the cocaine seizure due to partisan politics.
- Dr. John Osae-Kwapong shares concerns that a parliamentary inquiry may not produce meaningful results.
- The parliamentary probe into the cocaine seizure is set to proceed despite concerns about its effectiveness.
