Security analyst Mr Andrews Asiedu Tetteh has expressed disappointment in the government and security agencies over the recent surge in drug trafficking cases linked to Ghana.
He warned that the increasing frequency of these cases is deeply worrying and risks cementing a damaging international reputation for the country as a hub for illicit drugs. Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Mr Asiedu Tetteh pointed out that drug trafficking operations are rarely executed by individuals acting alone, but are instead run by deeply entrenched networks.
He urged President John Dramani Mahama to adopt drastic measures to confront the menace, emphasizing that security agencies must intensify investigations to identify and dismantle the cartels behind the trade.
“Currently, Ghana’s name has been badly damaged internationally. When it comes to the issues of cybercrime, romance scams, and other related offences, Ghana is badly damaged. When you examine the list by the United States involving people highly jailed and property retrieved, we are one of the African countries involved. We have to take time in dealing with these issues. The drug issues have also caused damage to our reputation, and it is our responsibility to deal with the issues,” he stated.
Mr Asiedu Tetteh called on the President to empower security agencies, enhance intelligence gathering, and ensure that anyone found culpable faces the full rigours of the law. He cautioned that failure to handle the crisis with precision would result in direct blame being placed on the President himself.
“If the government, particularly President Mahama, fails to take decisive action, members of the public may, with time, begin to question the government’s commitment to fighting the illegal drug trade. The government is complicit and cannot exclude itself from the issues. There are security officials who allowed the movement of the drugs to move out of Ghana. A country that is not serious in dealing with the issues is not serious. It is extremely disappointing that we have these issues happening,” he added.
Highlighting global trends, the analyst noted that drug syndicates in several jurisdictions often involve influential figures, including politicians, government officials, and their close associates. Consequently, he urged local authorities to conduct thorough investigations without fear or favour, regardless of the status or political ties of those implicated.
To effectively reverse the damage, Mr Asiedu Tetteh recommended replacing the current heads of the various security agencies to bring in fresh leadership with new strategic approaches capable of restoring Ghana’s image on the global stage.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
