Miracles Aboagye, Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party, urged the government to allocate more resources to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, November 14. He said the commission’s budget must mirror the seriousness of Ghana’s fight against drug trafficking.
Aboagye highlighted the need for adequate funding and logistical support so NACOC officers can effectively tackle the growing threat of narcotics trafficking. He singled out Deputy Director‑General Twum, head of Enforcement, Control and Elimination, praising his passion but questioning whether the commission has the tools to deliver on its mandate.
“Sometimes when I hear Twum speak, I feel the passion in him,” Aboagye said. “But when I go to the airport and see the NACOC guys, they don’t look fortified enough. You realise that they don’t have enough to be able to do the kind of work that they do.”
The NPP official warned that insufficient funding could erode public confidence in Ghana’s anti‑drug efforts and risk the impression that the economy is being financed by illicit proceeds. He noted that repeated reports of billions of dollars worth of cocaine consignments leaving the country raise questions about what happens to the drugs while they are in Ghana.
Aboagye added that the 2027 budget will allow the Narcotic Control Board to retain 4.2 million cedis in internally generated funds for its operations, but stresses that this must be complemented by state support.
Ghana’s government will need to make a clear financial commitment to equip NACOC with the necessary tools to strengthen its operations and restore public trust in the nation’s drug‑control strategy.
