Haruna Mohammed: NPP Fighting to Protect Ghana’s Image from Drug Scandals
Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed emphasizes the party’s commitment to safeguarding the nation's global image from the dangers of drug abuse and trafficking.
- NPP committed to fighting drug trafficking
- Past drug scandals hurt Ghana’s image
- UN calls for government cooperation in investigations
Haruna Mohammed, the Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to eradicating drug trafficking and abuse in Ghana.
His statement follows a failed attempt by the National Investigative Bureau (NIB) on April 9 to arrest Assin South MP, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, who had accused the government of being involved in narcotics trafficking.
The arrest was blocked by the Minority in Parliament and key NPP figures who supported Fordjour.
In an interview, Haruna Mohammed pointed out the damage that past drug-related scandals have caused to Ghana’s international reputation, noting that some individuals involved are still in the current administration.
He stressed that the NPP’s concern is about protecting Ghana’s global standing.
“We aim for a country free from drug-related issues. The biggest scandal occurred in 2014, with the same president in office,” he said.
He also reminded the public that under President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo’s leadership, Ghana was removed from the drug trafficking blacklist in 2021 and expressed concerns about the potential risk of returning to that status due to a lack of sincerity.
The UN has also called for government cooperation in ongoing investigations.
