Private legal practitioner Noah Adamtey has urged the NPP Minority in Parliament to share any intelligence it has on alleged illicit drug manufacturing activities in Ghana with the appropriate parliamentary committees and security agencies. Speaking on GTV's Current Agenda on Saturday, September 26, 2026, Mr Adamtey emphasized the importance of collaboration in addressing the issue. He stressed that information about suspected drug manufacturing facilities should not be kept within political circles when it could assist state institutions in investigating the matter.
Mr Adamtey called on the NPP Minority to submit such information to relevant parliamentary committees and agencies, including the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and other intelligence bodies. This, he said, would enable the security agencies to investigate the allegations and identify those involved in the alleged manufacture and trafficking of illicit drugs. By doing so, the NPP Minority can contribute to a more effective fight against drug trafficking in Ghana.
Mr Adamtey also defended NACOC against criticism over drug seizures involving Ghanaian suspects or networks operating outside the country. According to him, NACOC works with international partners, including agencies in the United Kingdom and France, to combat drug trafficking. He noted that the commission's efforts should be evaluated within the context of its collaborations with foreign counterparts.
Ghana's coastal location and position within the region could make it attractive to drug traffickers seeking routes to other markets, Mr Adamtey said. He therefore called for drug trafficking to be treated as a national concern rather than a matter of political competition. By taking a unified stance, Ghana can more effectively address the issue and prevent the country from being used as a transit point for illicit drugs.
The emergence of different types of drugs is a reason for stronger and more coordinated measures to address the problem, Mr Adamtey said. He stressed that tackling drug trafficking required cooperation among political parties and state institutions rather than using the issue for political point-scoring. This cooperation is crucial in identifying and disrupting the networks involved in drug trafficking.
Mr Adamtey urged the government, Parliament, opposition parties and other stakeholders to work together to strengthen Ghana's borders and support state agencies in the fight against drug trafficking. He emphasized that a collaborative approach would help to depoliticize the issue and ensure a more effective response to the problem. By working together, Ghana can reduce the threat posed by drug trafficking and protect its citizens.
In conclusion, Mr Adamtey's call for the NPP Minority to share intelligence on illicit drug manufacturing with security agencies is a timely reminder of the need for cooperation in addressing the issue. Key points include:
Key points
- The NPP Minority should share intelligence on alleged illicit drug manufacturing with security agencies to facilitate investigations.
- Drug trafficking should be treated as a national concern rather than a matter of political competition.
- Cooperation among political parties and state institutions is crucial in tackling drug trafficking.
