The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has joined voices calling out the government over what he described as growing concerns about drug trafficking in the country.
His call comes amidst a recent public banter involving Reverend Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member of the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Assin South, who has also raised alarm about alleged drug trafficking activities.
This follows demands for full disclosure from the National Security Secretariat regarding two aircraft that landed in Ghana in early March and later departed for Gran Canaria, a Spanish island, on March 25, 2025.
The two aircraft, an air ambulance and a private jet, reportedly remained in the country for several days before their departure, sparking suspicions about their purpose and cargo.
Reverend Ntim Fordjour called on authorities to disclose the contents of these aircraft, expressing concern that they may have been used for drug trafficking or money laundering.
In response to these growing concerns, Justin Frimpong Kodua took to social media on April 5, 2025, launching an online campaign with the message, “Say no to drug trafficking” with a hashtag: #StopDrugTraffickingInGhana.
The campaign quickly went viral, with citizens, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), sharing similar concerns and calling on the government to take immediate action.
One user posted, “We must not sit down for anyone to destroy the reputation of this country by making it a conduit for drug trafficking. #StopDrugTraffickingInGhana”
Another user wrote, “Where are the drugs busted in Cape Coast? @FelixKwakyeOfo1, We need answers. Say no to drugs. #StopDrugTraffickingInGhana”
A third user added, “We’re not done dealing with the Galamsey menace, and now the greedy old men in power are introducing drug trafficking. #StopDrugTraffickingInGhana”
Meanwhile, President John Mahama has directed the National Security and other relevant agencies to conduct a full-scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding the two aircraft that landed in Ghana.
Read some of the messages below:
Say NO to drug trafficking.#stopdrugtraffickingInGhana pic.twitter.com/nKmYm8k2E7
— Justin Kodua Frimpong (@justinkfrimpong) April 5, 2025
It is a trite fact worldwide that drug trafficking has crippled many nations by fueling violence, corruption, and addiction; robbing generations of peace, progress, and potential and this is why it must not be entertained in Ghana. #stopdrugtraffickingInGhana
— Fandoh (@fandohx) April 5, 2025
$450m worth of cocaine busted in the hands of NDC faithfuls in just 2 months is no joke.#stopdrugtraffickingInGhana
— Dr. Keskine Owusu Poku (@KeskineP) April 6, 2025
Where are the drugs busted in cape cost @FelixKwakyeOfo1
We need answersSay No to drugs #stopdrugtraffickingInGhana https://t.co/3L1hrAjkFQ
— Patriotic Health Team (@pht_team) April 5, 2025
We must not sit down for anyone to destroy the reputation of this country by making a conduit for trafficking drugs. #stopdrugtraffickingInGhana
— Ato Kwamena Forson (@akforson) April 5, 2025
#StopDrugTraffickingInGhana#cocaineparty
— Kojo Arkaifie (@KojoArkaifie) April 5, 2025
We are not done dealing with the Galamsey menace and the greedy old men in power are introducing drug trafficking.
#stopdrugtraffickingInGhana#SaveGhanaNow— Fiifi Sage (@_Fiifi_Sage) April 5, 2025
It is a trite fact worldwide that drug trafficking has crippled many nations by fueling violence, corruption, and addiction; robbing generations of peace, progress, and potential and this is why it must not be entertained in Ghana. #stopdrugtraffickingInGhana
— Fandoh (@fandohx) April 5, 2025
AM/KA
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