Ghana Faces Allegations of Large-Scale Cocaine Transit Through Ports, Lawyer Demands Accountability
Lawyer K.K. Serbeh alleges that up to 257 tonnes of cocaine may have moved through Ghanaian ports in the past two years.
In Brief
- •Lawyer K.K. Serbeh alleges that up to 257 tonnes of cocaine may have moved through Ghanaian ports in the past two years.
- •He questions why Ghana, which does not produce cocaine, remains linked to international drug trafficking despite security agencies and detection equipment.
- •Serbeh calls for investigations, dismissal of officials, and stronger measures to protect Ghana’s reputation.
- •The allegations reference the National Democratic Congress’s past labeling of Ghana as a “Cocaine Coast” and the New Patriotic Party as the “Narcotic People’s Party.”
Why It Matters
The claim that Ghana’s ports have handled hundreds of tonnes of cocaine raises serious concerns about the effectiveness of the country’s border security and its international reputation as a transit hub. If the allegations are accurate, they could undermine investor confidence, strain diplomatic relations, and prompt a review of national drug‑control policies. The public call for accountability also signals growing pressure on Ghana’s security agencies to demonstrate transparency and enforce stricter controls against illicit trafficking.
Key Details
- Alleged Cocaine Quantity
- 257 tonnes (within two years)
- Number of Trucks Equivalent
- ≈10 articulated trucks
- Security Agencies Mentioned
- NACOC, scanners, detection dogs
- Political Parties Referenced
- NDC, NPP
- Date of Allegation Report
- 2026-11-05
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