'National disaster and disgrace' – Franklin Cudjoe on Ghana-linked cocaine busts

The Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has stressed the need for Parliament to independently investigate the series of cocaine seizures involving consignments linked to Ghana, warning that the developments are damaging the country's reputation.

He believes the repeated interceptions point to serious concerns that require urgent attention, particularly from institutions responsible for safeguarding Ghana's ports and preventing the movement of illicit drugs.

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In a social media post on November 12, 2026, he described the situation as a shame and urged President John Dramani Mahama to ensure that officials involved are held accountable.

“Now the cocaine matter has become a national disaster, disgraceful and the whole country has become a crime scene. Parliament must be allowed for independent inquiry. Meanwhile, heads must roll from the top now, Mr President,” he stated.

His comments come after Spanish authorities announced the seizure of approximately 2,600 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed in two containers of coconuts shipped from Ghana.

The containers, which were loaded at the Tema Port on August 2, 2026, arrived at the Port of Valencia in Spain on August 22, 2026.

A search by Spanish customs officials uncovered packages of cocaine hidden beneath false bottoms in wooden boxes used to transport the coconuts.

The operation, announced on November 11, 2026, also resulted in the arrest of two men in Spain suspected of being involved in the importation and unloading of the consignment.

The Spanish seizure is the latest in a series of major narcotics interceptions involving shipments associated with Ghana, with incidents recorded in several countries over the past two years.

See the post below:

Now the Cocaine matter has become a national disaster, disgraceful and the whole country has become a crime scene. PARLIAMENT MUST BE ALLOWED FOR INDEPENDENT ENQUIRY. MEANWHILE HEADS MUST ROLL FROM THE TOP NOW MR PRESIDENT.

— Franklin CUDJOE (@lordcudjoe) November 12, 2026