The Deputy Director of Elections and IT of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko-Computer, announced that President John Mahama has directed NACOC to rejoin the inspection of containers and goods at Ghana's ports. This move aims to strengthen the country's fight against drug trafficking. Tanko-Computer made this statement on JoyNews' The Pulse.
According to Tanko-Computer, the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration had removed NACOC from the inspection process in 2018. He questioned the rationale behind this decision and noted that the current administration has restored NACOC's role in the inspection process. This change has contributed to recent arrests linked to narcotics trafficking.
Tanko-Computer praised NACOC's efforts, stating that they have been "doing fantastic" and have led to numerous arrests. The government's decision to prioritize national security and prevent Ghana from being used as a transit point for illicit drugs has led to NACOC's renewed involvement in the inspection process.
The move has been welcomed as a step towards enhancing Ghana's fight against drug trafficking. The country's ports are critical for trade, and ensuring that they are not used for illicit activities is a top priority for the government. NACOC's role in inspecting containers and goods is seen as crucial in this effort.
President Mahama's administration has made national security a key priority, and the decision to restore NACOC's role in port inspections is part of this effort. The government aims to prevent Ghana from being used as a hub for drug trafficking and to protect the country's citizens from the dangers associated with illicit drugs.
The opposition NPP has responded to the development, calling for a parliamentary inquiry into cocaine trafficking concerns. The party has also demanded the dismissal of officials over recent cocaine busts, accusing President Mahama of weak leadership on the issue.
The controversy highlights the complexities of Ghana's fight against drug trafficking and the need for a coordinated approach. The government's efforts to strengthen NACOC's role in port inspections are seen as a step in the right direction, but more work remains to be done to address the issue effectively.
Key points
- President John Mahama has ordered NACOC to resume inspections of containers and goods at Ghana's ports to strengthen the country's fight against drug trafficking.
- The move aims to prevent Ghana from being used as a transit point for illicit drugs and to enhance national security.
- The decision has been welcomed as a step towards enhancing Ghana's fight against drug trafficking, but more work remains to be done to address the issue effectively.
