Mahama charges security agencies to investigate allegation of drug trafficking through KIA

President John Mahama has tasked the security agencies to investigate allegation of drug trafficking through the Kotoka International Airport (KIA).

This is contained in a post on Facebook on April 1.

“My attention has been drawn to allegations made at a press conference by an honourable Member of Parliament, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, regarding two suspicious flights arriving at the Kotoka International Airport suspected to be involved in drug trafficking and money laundering. Government takes all allegations seriously, and to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation, I have directed all relevant investigative agencies – including the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), the Police CID, the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), and the National Security Coordinator – to immediately and fully collaborate with the honourable Member of Parliament so he provides all necessary information to investigate the allegations and take all action necessary to expose any drug dealing,” President Mahama directed.

(2) My attention has been drawn to allegations… – John Dramani Mahama | Facebook

The President assured that “We will maintain zero tolerance for using Ghana as a transit or final destination for drugs or drug trafficking. The NIB made a high-profile bust of drugs last week, with a street value of $350 million.””

“#LetsBuildGhanaTogether,” he urged.

The President’s post was in reaction to Rev Ntim Fordjour’s concern over purported rise in drug trafficking and money laundering cases in the country.

Addressing journalists in Parliament on April 1, the Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament called on the government to make public, outcomes of efforts aimed at fighting drug trafficking and money laundering.

According to him, close to two months after an operation involving 12 containers of gold and cash at Sapeiman in Accra, the security agencies have not been able to brief the public on the status of investigations.

“We demand accountability from the National Security for the gold bars and cash retrieved and what they intend to do with it. The Minority Caucus, as responsible opposition as we are in absolute circumspection, has been patient and originally given two clear months for National Security to communicate the status of their investigation with the public,” he stressed.

 

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