NDC operative calls for arrest of Nana Boakye over drug lab claims

NDC operative James Agbey has called for the arrest and investigation into claims by New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye that drug traffickers have established processing laboratories in Ghana.

Nana Boakye made the allegation at a press conference at the NPP headquarters on September 22, in the wake of recent drug seizures involving Ghana-linked consignments at overseas entry points.

According to Agbey, Nana Boakye should provide the relevant authorities with any evidence he has to support his claims.

“Nana Boakye's claim that drug traffickers have established clandestine bases and laboratories in Ghana for processing illicit drugs for export must not be allowed to go away without scrutiny and investigation,” he said.

Agbey questioned when the alleged laboratories were established, where they are located and who built them.

He also asked whether Nana Boakye had only recently become aware of the alleged facilities or had known about them for some time.

“And were those laboratories operating when the NPP was in government?” Agbey asked.

He said allegations involving drug trafficking and possible official complicity were serious matters that should be referred to the appropriate state security agencies for investigation.

“If you’re going to peddle untruths regarding drug traffickers and government complicity, at least have the gut and decency to take your evidence to the police for official enquiry,” he said.

Agbey further called on the relevant authorities to invite Nana Boakye to assist with investigations into the claims.

“By all means, Nana Boakye ought to help the authorities by assisting with investigations into his claims,” he said.

He added that the matter should be thoroughly investigated to establish the facts surrounding the allegations.

“In fact, given the seriousness of the allegation, it is important that the matter be thoroughly investigated and that any factual inaccuracies or inconsistencies in Nana Boakye's account is properly established,” Agbey said.

The NDC operative also urged state security agencies to ensure that public discussions surrounding drug trafficking did not create unnecessary fear and panic.