Accra: The Ranking Member of Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, has raised concerns about Ghana's ability to detect narcotics at its ports of entry. Speaking on TV3, the lawmaker revealed that there are no operational intrusive narcotic detection scanners across major airports and seaports in the country, highlighting a significant security gap at the borders.
According to Ghana Web, Rev Fordjour's claims are based on verified information and internal checks. He emphasized the seriousness of the issue by stating that his findings are backed by facts and that he only brings such matters to public attention when absolutely necessary. The lawmaker has filed a parliamentary question seeking clarification from the Minister of the Interior, who confirmed the absence of functional narcotic detection scanners at the ports.
Minister of the Interior, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, confirmed the situation, acknowledging that the scanners have broken down and are not currently operational. He stated that efforts are being made to acquire new scanners, but the process is contingent upon the availability of funds. Rev Fordjour noted that while steps are being taken to address the issue, the process remains incomplete as per his follow-up checks with the Ghana Airports Company Limited.