The Member of Parliament for Madina, Dr Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu, has said that Ghana’s international reputation must not be damaged by the actions of individuals seeking to enrich themselves illegally.

His comments follow the reported seizure by French customs authorities of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine, valued at about €225 million, from a container of plastic waste that arrived at the port of Dunkirk from Ghana.

Dr Sosu, a member of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, therefore, called for a thorough investigation into the shipment and urged authorities to bring anyone found culpable to book.

"This hard-earned reputation must not be dented by the actions of a few self-serving individuals who may seek to illegally enrich themselves at the expense of the State.

Accordingly, I believe the reported seizure by French authorities of a cocaine consignment valued at approximately $260 million must be thoroughly investigated, and any persons found culpable must be brought to book," he wrote in a post shared on social media.

He said that President John Dramani Mahama and the NDC government had worked to position Ghana as a respected global leader in diplomacy.

He also commended the Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, for his efforts to project Ghana as a country of integrity and a leader in democracy in Africa.

According to Dr Sosu, Ghana’s reputation is a national asset that must be protected through transparency, accountability and strict enforcement of the law.

He stressed that the actions of a few individuals must not undermine the country’s hard-earned standing in the international community.

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