The NDC Deputy Director of Elections and IT, Rashid Tanko-Computer, has stated that members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) will be invited by security agencies to provide further information on their allegations of drug laboratories operating in Ghana. This follows claims by NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye that clandestine laboratories had allegedly been established in Ghana to process narcotics for export.
Mr. Tanko-Computer said the security agencies had taken note of the claims made by the NPP at its press conference and would seek clarification from those who made them. He emphasized that the NPP should provide details on the alleged laboratories, including their locations and the people behind them. According to him, this would help the government tackle drug trafficking effectively.
Mr. Tanko-Computer argued that if the NPP had intelligence on alleged drug-related activities, it should provide the information to the appropriate security authorities rather than limiting the claims to a press conference. He stated that the Constitution enjoins individuals with such intelligence to report it to the right authorities, considering the sensitive nature of national security.
The NDC Deputy Director of Elections and IT also appealed to the National Security Secretariat and other allied security agencies to engage the NPP over the allegations. He maintained that asking the NPP to provide information should not be construed as a threat, but rather as a necessary step to address the issue of drug trafficking in Ghana.
Mr. Tanko-Computer's comments come at a time when the NPP has been vocal about its concerns regarding drug trafficking in Ghana. The party has alleged that illicit drug-processing laboratories are operating at Ghana's main ports and has demanded the dismissal of officials over cocaine busts, accusing the government of weak leadership.
The government has assured that it is tackling drug trafficking head-on, and Mr. Tanko-Computer has expressed confidence that with the NPP's cooperation, the issue can be effectively addressed. He emphasized that the goal is to find solutions that benefit the country, not to threaten or intimidate the opposition party.
The issue of drug trafficking in Ghana has sparked a heated debate, with various stakeholders calling for a collaborative approach to address the problem. The government, opposition parties, and security agencies are expected to work together to find a lasting solution to this challenge.
Key points
- The NDC Deputy Director of Elections and IT, Rashid Tanko-Computer, says the NPP will be invited by security agencies to provide further information on allegations of drug laboratories operating in Ghana.
- The NPP has alleged that clandestine laboratories have been established in Ghana to process narcotics for export, sparking a heated debate on the issue of drug trafficking in the country.
- The government has assured that it is tackling drug trafficking head-on and has called for the NPP's cooperation in addressing the issue.
