Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has called for urgent government action over an unprecedented drug trafficking crisis, warning that Ghana risks becoming a cocaine coast and threatening its international reputation.
The Assin South Member of Parliament raised the alarm over what he said was a growing number of major narcotics consignments reportedly linked to Ghana.
According to Rev. Ntim Fordjour, the situation could damage Ghana’s reputation internationally if authorities fail to take decisive action against individuals and networks involved in the alleged drug trade.
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In a social media post, the MP questioned whether the government is “directly facilitating” the transit of narcotics or benefiting from the trade, citing what he described as the failure to take decisive action against those allegedly responsible.
He wrote, “This level of drug trafficking is unprecedented in our history. Ghana’s sinking image must be salvaged quickly before degenerating into a COCAINE COAST!”
Rev. Ntim Fordjour also questioned why no government official had been dismissed over what he considers serious failures in dealing with the alleged drug trafficking activities.
The Defence Committee Ranking Member called for an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the alleged drug trafficking crisis.
He proposed the involvement of key state institutions, including the Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Transport, Narcotics Control Commission, Ghana Immigration Service and the Bureau of National Investigation (BNI).
Rev. Ntim Fordjour said the inquiry should establish how major narcotics consignments could reportedly be linked to Ghana and determine whether there were weaknesses within the country’s security and enforcement systems.
He insisted that the government must take steps to protect Ghana’s international image and prevent the country from being associated with the illicit narcotics trade.
The MP’s concerns come amid growing public attention on drug trafficking and the movement of narcotics through international routes involving Ghana.
He is demanding stronger accountability from the government and relevant security agencies, arguing that allegations of this nature require immediate action rather than a delayed response.
Rev. Ntim Fordjour’s call for an investigation places renewed pressure on the government and state agencies responsible for preventing drug trafficking, securing Ghana’s borders and protecting the country’s international reputation.