By Francis Kobena Tandoh
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is urging its functionaries, supporters, and sympathizers to exercise heightened vigilance against alleged attempts to plant cocaine in their luggage at Ghana’s airports and seaports, according to a travel advisory on Saturday.
The advisory, issued by 2nd National Vice Chairman Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, alleges that political opponents from the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) may attempt to frame NPP travelers to create a sense of what they describe as “political equalization.”
The advisory instructs travelers to protect themselves through several measures, including
• Lock and Wrap Luggage: Secure bags to deter tampering.
• Maintain Custody & Refuse Unverified Items: Keep track of personal belongings and decline carrying parcels for others.
• Record and Check Bags: Video-record packing processes and inspect bags at multiple stages of travel.
• Report Anomalies: Keep baggage tags and report suspicious handling to security immediately.
The warning stems from a backdrop of heightened scrutiny over international drug busts linked to shipments from Ghana.
While the NPP has accused the administration of President John Mahama of systemic failure and demanded leadership changes, the NDC and authorities—including the Narcotics Control Commission—have rejected allegations of state complicity, noting that certain operations involved controlled international investigations.
Commentators remain divided on whether the ongoing debate offers necessary public accountability or risks harming the nation’s global standing. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
Source: Ghana Eye Report
