Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has called for a comprehensive investigation into the recent drug trafficking cases linked to Ghana, saying no individual or political affiliation should be shielded from scrutiny.
Speaking on Asempa FM on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Mr Gbande described the issue as a serious national security concern and said the fight against illicit drugs should not be reduced to partisan political exchanges.
His comments came amid heightened political debate over recent drug seizures and allegations by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) concerning Ghana’s role in the trafficking of narcotics. The NPP has called for parliamentary action and made allegations about clandestine drug-processing laboratories, claims that have not been publicly substantiated.
Mr Gbande said the relevant security institutions must investigate the circumstances surrounding the drug cases and establish how the alleged trafficking networks operate.
“The illegal drug bust is a matter of concern for every Ghanaian. Anyone involved is an enemy of the state. It is a national concern,” he said.
According to him, drug trafficking is a complex and organised crime that requires coordinated action from security agencies, port authorities and other state institutions rather than partisan exchanges.
He also expressed confidence in President John Dramani Mahama’s approach to the matter, saying the President was taking time to understand the situation before determining the appropriate response.
“My biggest consolation is that we have a President who is willing to deal with issues carefully and properly, not in a rush. Mahama wants to understand the problem,” he said.
Mr Gbande said steps were being taken to strengthen Ghana’s borders and investigate officials who may have facilitated drug-related activities, as well as individuals who may have benefited from them.
He stressed that responsibility for addressing the drug trade extends beyond the Presidency and must involve all relevant institutions, particularly those responsible for border control, ports, intelligence and law enforcement.
“The responsibility is a national one. It is not about press conferences. The NPP should understand that this is a national concern,” he said.
The NDC executive also questioned the NPP’s reported plans to organise protests over the drug cases, arguing that the matter should primarily be handled through investigations by the appropriate state institutions.
He said the decision by the opposition to take the matter onto the streets had raised his suspicion that some NPP members could potentially have links to the activities under investigation.
“If the NPP wants to be on the street, I am beginning to suspect that it is some of their members that may have done it,” he alleged.
Mr Gbande did not provide evidence linking NPP members to the alleged drug trafficking activities, and his suggestion remains an allegation requiring investigation.
His comments come as political parties continue to disagree over how the government and security agencies should respond to recent drug seizures linked to Ghana. The NPP has demanded greater accountability and backed calls for Parliament to be recalled for a bipartisan inquiry into the cases.
Mr Gbande maintained that the immediate priority should be for security agencies and port authorities to establish how the alleged trafficking occurred, identify those responsible and put measures in place to prevent similar incidents.
“This is a country of rules. Mahama is not a knee-jerk President. We are not solving this to please the NPP,” he added.
