Accra: Ranking Member on Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, has issued a stark warning about Ghana's increasing association with international drug trafficking, declaring that the country risks being labeled a "Cocaine Coast" due to a series of significant drug seizures linked to shipments from Ghana.
According to Ghana Web, Rev Ntim Fordjour, who represents Assin South, is advocating for urgent government intervention and a comprehensive investigation into what he describes as an unprecedented crisis in drug trafficking, which threatens Ghana's global reputation. In a social media post on September 11, 2026, he questioned the government's handling of recent drug busts, particularly the purported involvement of public officials in some cases. He emphasized that Ghana is rapidly becoming a "Cocaine Coast" due to alleged government complicity.
Rev Ntim Fordjour recalled expressing concerns in April 2025 about a $500 million cocaine shipment and dubious flights, noting that his claims were not adequately examined. Instead of probing the matter and prosecuting those responsible, he alleged that the government resorted to intimidating tactics against him.
The lawmaker also pointed to the seizure of approximately $208 million worth of methamphetamine in Australia in April 2026, linked to a shipment from Ghana. He highlighted that the Interior Minister informed Parliament about the complicity of government officials in this matter, yet no official has been publicly named or prosecuted.
Further exacerbating the situation, nearly 3.9 metric tonnes of cocaine, valued at approximately £225 million (or roughly $260 million), was recently confiscated in France. The drugs were hidden in a container of plastic waste arriving from Ghana, with a portion intended for Antwerp. Rev Ntim Fordjour argued this incident is part of a troubling pattern of drug consignments being intercepted overseas after departing Ghana.
He questioned whether these repeated seizures indicate deliberate facilitation of the drug trade or significant failures within Ghana's security and port-control systems. The opposition lawmaker is demanding a thorough investigation involving key institutions responsible for Ghana's security, ports, immigration, and narcotics control.
Rev. Ntim Fordjour stressed the potential serious repercussions for Ghana's reputation and international standing if large quantities of narcotics linked to the country continue to be seized abroad. He urged a swift and comprehensive investigation to prevent Ghana from degenerating into a "Cocaine Coast."