Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has raised suspicions that some members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) could be connected to a recent illegal drug seizure.
Gbande described the incident as a serious national security matter and called for a comprehensive investigation to establish how the suspected drug trafficking operation occurred and identify those behind it.
Speaking on Asempa FM on September 22, 2026, he said the fight against drug trafficking should not become a partisan issue because of its potential implications for Ghana’s security and intelligence systems.
“The illegal drug bust is a matter of concern for every Ghanaian. Anyone involved is an enemy of the state. It is a national concern,” he said.
According to Gbande, drug trafficking involves organised networks and therefore requires close cooperation among state institutions rather than political exchanges between the governing party and the opposition.
He also commended President John Dramani Mahama for what he described as a measured approach to the situation, saying the President was taking time to understand the circumstances before deciding on the appropriate response.
“My biggest consolation is that we have a President who is willing to deal with issues carefully and properly, not in a rush. Mahama wants to understand the problem,” he said.
Gbande said the Presidency had initiated measures to strengthen security at Ghana’s borders and determine whether any officials may have facilitated drug-related activities, as well as identify individuals who may have benefited from them.
He stressed that tackling the drug trade was a shared responsibility involving security agencies, port authorities and other state institutions.
“The responsibility is a national one. It is not about press conferences. The NPP should understand that this is a national concern,” he said.
Gbande also questioned reports that the NPP was planning protests over the drug bust, arguing that the matter should be handled through investigations by the appropriate state institutions rather than being turned into a political campaign.
“If the NPP wants to be on the street, I am beginning to suspect that it is some of their members that may have done it,” he alleged.
He maintained that security agencies and authorities at Ghana’s ports were already working to determine how the suspected drug trafficking operation occurred and what measures were needed to prevent similar incidents.
“This is a country of rules. Mahama is not a knee-jerk President. We are not solving this to please the NPP,” he added.
