NPP Member Questions How $261m Cocaine Shipment Passed Through Ghana
A member of the NPP Communications Team, Cornelius Owusu Asare, questioned how a cocaine shipment allegedly worth $261 million passed through Ghana before being intercepted.
In Brief
- •A member of the NPP Communications Team, Cornelius Owusu Asare, questioned how a cocaine shipment allegedly worth $261 million passed through Ghana before being intercepted.
- •Asare demanded answers from heads of relevant institutions about the shipment's passage through Ghana.
- •He questioned the government's handling of the broader cocaine issue, citing public concern over unresolved questions about the shipment.
- •Asare also questioned the presence and role of institutional heads in addressing cocaine-related concerns.
- •He warned that the situation could have implications for Ghana's international reputation.
Why It Matters
This story highlights the public's growing concerns about Ghana's ability to prevent narcotics trafficking and the government's handling of related investigations. The comments from a prominent NPP member could influence public opinion and potentially impact the country's international reputation. The situation also raises questions about the effectiveness of institutions responsible for preventing narcotics trafficking and the government's approach to addressing the broader cocaine issue.
Key Details
- Estimated Value of Cocaine Shipment
- $261 million
- Date of Arrest of Salomey Awiti Bafoh
- September 17, 2026
Context & Background
Ghana has been grappling with issues related to narcotics trafficking and the government's handling of related investigations. The arrest and prosecution of Salomey Awiti Bafoh, a nurse, for abetment of the publication of false news in connection with the “Ghana Jollof” social media case, has sparked public discussion and raised questions about the broader cocaine issue.
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