Security consultant Richard Kumado has called on Ghana's security agencies to investigate allegations of a suspected cocaine laboratory operating in the country. He made the remarks on Ahotor FM's Morning Show in Accra-Tema, following comments in Parliament about the alleged laboratory. Kumado emphasized that such claims raise serious national security concerns and should not be dismissed as metaphorical.
Kumado stressed that the matter should not be treated as a political issue, but rather as a national security concern that requires attention. He argued that failure to take effective action against potential threats to the state could undermine the country's democratic institutions and governance. According to him, national security must take precedence over partisan considerations.
The security consultant urged the relevant authorities to invite the individual who made the allegation to provide information that could assist investigations. He suggested that rather than simply describing the claim as metaphorical, the appropriate response should be to establish the facts and determine whether there is any substance to the allegation. Kumado recommended that the individual be arrested or brought in to explain the lapses and help with the investigation.
Kumado also referred to an earlier allegation involving a suspected aircraft that was reportedly believed to have arrived in Ghana carrying gold and cocaine. He recalled that the matter had previously attracted calls for investigations involving the National Intelligence Bureau, National Security, and the Police Criminal Investigations Department. Kumado expressed concern that several months had passed since the allegation was raised, yet the public had not been adequately informed about the outcome of any investigation.
The security consultant warned that failing to investigate allegations involving narcotics, organised crime, and possible threats to the state could have serious implications for Ghana's national security. He argued that ignoring an allegation today could potentially lead to a genuine security incident in the future. Kumado called for stronger institutional responses to serious national security allegations, insisting that investigations should be conducted professionally.
Kumado also expressed concern about the authorities' handling of serious allegations, arguing that individuals who make potentially damaging claims should be required to provide information that can help establish the truth. He suggested that allowing serious allegations to remain unresolved could encourage further claims and create uncertainty among the public. Kumado maintained that the focus should not be on protecting any political interest but on safeguarding the state.
Kumado concluded by calling on the media to maintain pressure on the authorities to provide answers and ensure that potentially serious security threats are properly investigated. He emphasized that national security must be prioritized, and that the country's democratic institutions and governance depend on it.
Key points
- Richard Kumado calls for investigation into alleged cocaine laboratory claim in Ghana
- The security consultant emphasizes that national security must take precedence over partisan considerations
- Kumado urges the media to maintain pressure on authorities to provide answers
