These high-profile cocaine seizures, which reportedly occurred in Takoradi years ago, have resurfaced in public discourse following recent arrests related to an 89kg drug bust at the Swiss port.
While suspects in the recent case are already facing trial, Rev. Fordjour says there’s a disturbing silence surrounding the earlier, larger operations.
Speaking on Asempa FM on May 9, Fordjour questioned the government’s apparent inaction: “How come it is only the recent 89kg cocaine bust that is being prosecuted, but nobody has been arraigned for the $350 million and $150 million busts from long ago?”
His comments follow President Mahama’s April 1 directive ordering investigations into suspected drug trafficking linked to two questionable flights that landed at Kotoka International Airport.
The president had emphasized his administration’s zero-tolerance policy on narcotics, urging security agencies to collaborate with Rev. Fordjour to unearth any wrongdoing.
Despite this stance, Fordjour insists justice has not been served in the earlier drug cases.
He revealed that legal steps are being taken, including a Right to Information (RTI) request to uncover details about the massive consignments.
“We are filing an RTI on the issue,” he said, expressing frustration at the lack of updates and transparency.
The MP’s renewed call for accountability intensifies scrutiny on Ghana’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and ensure judicial follow-through on major seizures.