Security analyst Adib Saani has raised concerns about the government’s response to recurring international drug trafficking incidents linked to Ghana, questioning the lack of public updates on investigations ordered by President John Dramani Mahama.

He says the absence of information on the findings of a security taskforce established by the President, despite the two-week deadline reportedly given to the team, raises questions about the urgency being attached to the matter.

Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem on November 12, 2026, Saani said he had expected the taskforce to have completed its work and submitted its report within the stipulated period.

“I was thinking that the security team would have submitted its report within the two weeks the President instructed, but till now, nothing has been heard. It is a very sad situation,” he said.

He warned that the continued drug seizures involving consignments linked to Ghana could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s international reputation, particularly its standing as a trading partner.

According to Saani, repeated incidents could prompt international ports to subject shipments from Ghana to stricter security checks, potentially affecting legitimate businesses and exporters.

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“If we do not take care, any person or container coming from Ghana could be subjected to enhanced security checks because we are gaining notoriety,” he cautioned.

He said such heightened scrutiny could also affect investor confidence if Ghana-originating shipments are increasingly viewed as potential channels for drug trafficking.

The security analyst called on the government to urgently address weaknesses in institutions responsible for drug enforcement, port security and cargo inspection.

He further suggested that temporarily replacing personnel within the cargo-handling chain could help disrupt suspected trafficking networks and restore confidence in the country’s security arrangements.

Saani stressed that the government must demonstrate urgency and transparency in dealing with the situation to protect Ghana’s international standing and reassure its trading partners.

His concerns follow the interception of 2.6 tonnes of cocaine in Spain, an incident he believes could reinforce perceptions that Ghana is becoming an attractive transit point for international drug traffickers.

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