No Government Members Implicated in Cocaine Trafficking Probe, Felix Kwakye Ofosu Assures

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has firmly dismissed suggestions that members of the government or the National Democratic Congress have any involvement in Ghana's ongoing cocaine trafficking investigations, emphasising that no credible evidence has emerged to support such claims.

Speaking during an interview on Thursday, September 17, Mr Kwakye Ofosu cautioned the public and media against engaging in unfounded speculation whilst security agencies conduct their work. He highlighted that among the ten people currently detained in connection with the investigations, none hold government office.

"You folks, as you speak, nobody has put forward any evidence of the involvement of any member of government or any member of the party," he said. "It is imperative that we avoid this kind of speculation and rumour-mongering when there's no basis for it."

The cocaine seizures and government response

The Minister's statement follows a high-level security meeting convened by President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday to address a series of major cocaine seizures connected to Ghana. The most significant incident involved French customs authorities intercepting nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine from a container shipped from Ghana, drawing international attention to narcotics trafficking through the country's borders.

These seizures have raised serious concerns about the vulnerability of Ghana's ports and maritime infrastructure to drug trafficking networks, prompting swift action from the presidency and security apparatus to investigate the scope and scale of operations.

Why it matters for Ghana

The cocaine trafficking investigations carry significant implications for Ghana's international reputation and security standing. Drug trafficking through West Africa has become a major regional concern, with Ghana's strategic location and port infrastructure making it a potential transit point for narcotics destined for Europe and beyond. Large-scale seizures like the 3.9-tonne interception can damage investor confidence, complicate international relations, and suggest gaps in border security and port oversight.

Mr Kwakye Ofosu's assurances address public anxiety but also signal the government's determination to demonstrate institutional integrity. He made clear that regardless of political affiliation, anyone found culpable would face the full force of the law. "In any event, even if a high-ranking member of government or a member of the NDC was involved, it would mean that they have committed a crime against the state of Ghana, that they have violated Ghanaian law, and therefore they will be taken through the same processes that anybody else who violates Ghanaian law will be taken through," he stated.

The government's priority, Mr Kwakye Ofosu reiterated, is establishing accountability for all those involved in the illegal trade whilst strengthening measures to prevent future narcotics trafficking through Ghana's territory. This requires not only criminal investigations but also systematic improvements to port security, intelligence-sharing with international partners, and enhanced border control protocols.