Rev. Ntim Fordjour Urges President Mahama to Crack Down on Cocaine Trafficking

Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to take decisive action against narcotics trafficking in Ghana. He warned that repeated cocaine seizures involving shipments linked to Ghana are undermining the country’s international reputation. In a post on X, Rev. Ntim Fordjour questioned the progress of investigations into alleged cocaine flights involving Gran Canaria and urged the President to demonstrate a zero-tolerance approach to drug trafficking.

Rev. Ntim Fordjour expressed concern over Ghana's international embarrassment, citing a reported ranking that places the country fifth globally in cocaine trafficking to Belgium. He claimed that since April 1, 2025, major drug seizures involving consignments linked to Ghana had been recorded almost every month in other countries. The MP alleged that more than US$3 billion worth of drugs linked to Ghana had been intercepted overseas under the current administration.

The MP also questioned an agreement signed by Mr Okudzeto with Colombia to facilitate direct shipments between the ports of Tema and Cartagena, which he said had not been cancelled. He alleged that government officials, drug networks, and state agencies were benefiting from the trade, although he did not provide evidence to substantiate the claims. Rev. Ntim Fordjour urged President Mahama to intensify efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks and investigate possible complicity within state institutions.

Recent cocaine interceptions involving shipments reportedly originating from Ghana have raised concerns. In one case, 2,600 kilogrammes of cocaine were concealed in a shipment of coconuts at Spain’s Port of Valencia. Two people were arrested in Almeria after the cocaine was discovered hidden beneath false compartments in wooden boxes used to transport coconuts. Spanish authorities have not identified any Ghanaian nationals as suspects or announced arrests in Ghana in connection with that interception.

Another major interception was recorded in September when French authorities confiscated nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine from a container originating from Ghana at the Port of Dunkirk. Rev. Ntim Fordjour warned that the repeated interceptions were damaging Ghana’s reputation as a country committed to combating narcotics trafficking. He urged President Mahama to take concrete steps to protect Ghana’s international standing.

Rev. Ntim Fordjour's comments follow a series of cocaine interceptions involving shipments reportedly originating from Ghana. He called on President Mahama to provide an update on investigations into the alleged cocaine flights involving Gran Canaria. The MP emphasized the need for a zero-tolerance approach to drug trafficking, citing the damage caused to Ghana's reputation.

Rev. Ntim Fordjour concluded by urging President Mahama to crack the whip and restore Ghana’s sinking image to the once reputable narcotics-intolerable state. His call to action comes as Ghana faces international scrutiny over its role in cocaine trafficking. The President has yet to respond to Rev. Ntim Fordjour's allegations and demands.

Key points

• Rev. Ntim Fordjour challenges President Mahama to take action against narcotics trafficking
• Ghana ranks fifth globally in cocaine trafficking to Belgium
• Over US$3 billion worth of drugs linked to Ghana have been intercepted overseas under the current administration