Rev. John Ntim Fordjour
Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has called on the Minister for the Interior, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, to publicly name and prosecute any government officials implicated in the trafficking of narcotics through Ghana.
His demand follows revelations by Mr. Muntaka, who told Parliament’s Committee on Government Assurance that preliminary investigations into a 320kg methamphetamine shipment worth over $208 million had implicated some government and public officials who allegedly “manipulated the security system” to allow the drugs to leave the country.
The consignment was intercepted and seized by Australian authorities, sparking concerns about Ghana’s role as a transit point for international drug trafficking.
In a social media post, Rev. Ntim Fordjour said any public official found culpable must face the full rigours of the law, warning against attempts to shield persons in power.
“Those government officials must be named and prosecuted. We will resist every attempt to shield drug trafficking government officials,” he stated.
He further cautioned that elected and appointed officials have a duty to serve the public, not to use their offices to run criminal enterprises.
“You’ve been elected and appointed not to use power to operate multimillion dollar drug trafficking cartel,” he added.
Ghana has in recent years come under increased international scrutiny over drug trafficking through its ports and airports.
Previous busts involving cocaine and heroin led to reforms in the Narcotics Control Commission and tighter security protocols at entry points.
The latest Australian seizure of methamphetamine, valued at about $208 million, is among the largest linked to Ghana in recent times. It has renewed debate about corruption, oversight, and the integrity of security agencies.
The Interior Minister’s disclosure that the investigation had touched persons within government has heightened public interest, with civil society and opposition figures demanding transparency and swift action.
Rev. Ntim Fordjour said Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee will continue to monitor the case and push for accountability to protect Ghana’s reputation and national security.
A Daily Guide Report