Photos of Narcotics‑Bust Suspect Musah Attah Show Up With Ghana’s President and Vice President
Photos of Musah Attah (alias "Kromo") appear with President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Naana Jane Opoku‑Agyemang at official and social events
In Brief
- •Photos of Musah Attah (alias "Kromo") appear with President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Naana Jane Opoku‑Agyemang at official and social events
- •The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) denies that Attah or any of the four suspects in the €225 million France narcotics bust were part of the presidential security detail
- •Attah is charged with conspiracy to export narcotics without a licence and unlawful exportation of narcotics; the other suspects include East Legon Spa owner Jessica Hartog
- •The four suspects appeared before the High Court in Accra on 16 September 2026 and were remanded pending a return date in October
- •NACOC recovered firearms, ammunition, four luxury vehicles and a substantial sum of money during the investigation
Why It Matters
The case highlights the intersection of high‑profile political figures and serious criminal allegations, raising questions about security protocols and the integrity of Ghana’s public institutions. The public visibility of the suspect at official events may erode confidence in the presidential security detail and prompt a review of vetting procedures for individuals in proximity to national leaders.
Key Details
- Narcotics Bust Value
- €225 million
- Arrest Date
- 12 September 2026
- Court Appearance
- 16 September 2026
- Remand Status
- pending return date in October
- Recovered Items
- three firearms, ammunition, four luxury vehicles, substantial sum of money
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