Ntim Fordjour demands answers on 320kg meth seizure in Australia linked to Ghana
via GhanaWeb5 min read
Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, has called on the government to provide explanations regarding a 320kg methamphetamine shipment linked to Ghana that was intercepted in Australia. In a social media post on June 19, 2026, Fordjour stated that this seizure validates his previous warnings about Ghana potentially becoming a transit point for international drug trafficking, concerns he claims were previously dismissed by officials and supporters of the governing National Democratic Congress. He described the incident as damaging to Ghana's international reputation and urged the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Narcotics Control Commission NACOC, and the Bureau of National Investigations BNI to account to the public. This demand follows NACOC's confirmation that it is investigating the interception of the drugs, which were reportedly hidden in a charcoal shipment from Ghana. Australian authorities have charged three individuals in connection with the case, with the seized consignment valued at approximately A$296 million.
Free daily or weekly digest of the most important stories from across 18 African countries. No spam, unsubscribe any time.
This summary was AI-generated from a story originally published by GhanaWeb.
Kwame Baffoe Abronye, the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party NPP, has expressed concerns regarding a donation made to the Ghana Police Service. Abronye stated on Facebook on June 20, 2026, that the donor had previously been cautioned in connection with the murder investigation of journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale. He questioned the independence of the ongoing investigation, noting that the Criminal Investigations Department CID had confirmed its continuation, after the police received a pickup vehicle and motorbikes from the individual. Abronye also mentioned a recent threat against him by the same person during a television appearance, questioning the police's lack of response. He intends to petition the United Nations Security Council concerning the individual and the Ghana Police Service. Although unnamed by Abronye, his comments appear to refer to former Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, who recently donated a pickup vehicle and motorbikes to the Ghana Police Service as part of his 66th birthday celebrations and has been publicly linked to the Suale murder investigation.
Ghana's Ministry of Education has suspended all Senior High School SHS graduation ceremonies nationwide, effective immediately. This decision, announced by the education minister's Press Secretary, Hashmin Mohammed, on June 20, 2026, comes amid concerns about excessive displays of wealth and flamboyance during these events. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu directed the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service GES to implement the suspension, pending a review of existing guidelines. The Ministry emphasized that schools are institutions for learning, discipline, and character development, and ceremonies should reflect modesty and dignity. It condemned any conduct from students, parents, guardians, or other stakeholders that promotes extravagance and detracts from the true purpose of school ceremonies, reaffirming its commitment to upholding discipline, responsibility, and moral development within Ghana's education system.
Former New Patriotic Party NPP Parliamentary Candidate for Dome-Kwabenya and ex-High Commissioner Mike Oquaye Jnr has stated that President John Dramani Mahama’s “honeymoon period is over” after approximately 18 months in office. Speaking on TV3’s The Key Points programme on June 20, 2026, Oquaye Jnr expressed frustration regarding the flagship 24-hour economy policy, a major campaign promise aimed at boosting productivity and creating jobs. He argued that despite government efforts to construct 24-hour markets, the broader promise of a transformative 24/7 economy has not materialized for ordinary Ghanaians. Oquaye Jnr also highlighted challenges faced by cashew farmers, noting a decline in their incomes due to falling produce values, and linked this to broader production and export issues, including the impact of a stronger cedi on export competitiveness. He further criticized the feasibility of watering cocoa farms with boreholes, stating that cocoa farmers are disappointed.