Deputy Director‑General of the Narcotics Control Commission, Alexander Twum‑Barimah, denied that any senior officers could be compromised in the movement of narcotics out of Ghana. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, September 26, he insisted the commission would continue its mandate despite accusations leveled against its officials.
"Under no circumstances will the leadership of the Narcotics Control Commission be ever compromised. It will never happen," Twum‑Barimah said. The comments followed allegations by Ranking Member Rev John Ntim Fordjour of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, who has raised concerns about the handling of drug trafficking cases involving Ghana.
Twum‑Barimah described the allegations as false, noting he was present at the airport on March 16, 2025, when security agencies examined an aircraft that the MP had cited. He said the aircraft was found negative for drugs. He also denied claims that he had colluded with individuals to facilitate drug movement out of the country, asking for evidence to support such accusations.
Further, the deputy director-general disputed a claim that 73 parcels of cocaine had left Ghana for the Netherlands, stating the parcels were intercepted in Ghana and never exported. He urged commentators to verify information before publicizing it, warning that inaccurate statements could harm the commission’s reputation.
Twum‑Barimah emphasized that NACOC and other state agencies are pursuing judicial and investigative processes against those identified in the investigations. He criticised the targeting of individuals over the broader national issue, arguing that a major drug case does not justify personal attacks on officials.
The commission will continue working with other state agencies to address the matter and protect the integrity of Ghana’s narcotics‑control system, Twum‑Barimah affirmed.
