The Secretary-General of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Abraham Koomson, has called for a thorough review of Ghana’s security architecture amid the ongoing controversy surrounding cocaine trafficking and Ghana-linked narcotics cases.
Speaking on Ahotor FM’s Morning Show in Accra on Thursday, October 1, 2026, Mr Koomson said the recent developments should prompt government to take a critical look at the security system and identify any weaknesses that could undermine efforts to combat drug trafficking.
He called for what he described as the removal of “remnants of the NPP cohorts” from the security system, arguing that security institutions must be staffed by people committed to protecting the state and carrying out their responsibilities professionally.
Mr Koomson said the issue should not be limited to individuals who may have been arrested in connection with specific narcotics cases. He argued that authorities must also examine the wider security system, including how intelligence is gathered, shared and acted upon.
According to him, the cocaine controversy presents an opportunity for government to strengthen coordination among security agencies and ensure that officers entrusted with protecting Ghana’s borders operate with professionalism and accountability.
His comments come amid heightened public attention to cocaine-related cases involving Ghana-linked shipments. President John Dramani Mahama has previously directed relevant investigative agencies to collaborate in investigating allegations of drug trafficking and money laundering linked to suspicious flights into Ghana, while reiterating his administration’s stated zero-tolerance approach to drug trafficking.
Mr Koomson said government must investigate the various cocaine-related cases thoroughly and take appropriate action against any security officials found to have compromised the system, regardless of their political connections.
He maintained that the fight against drug trafficking should be treated primarily as a national security matter and should not be reduced to partisan political exchanges.
The GFL Secretary-General also called for improved intelligence-sharing and cooperation among the various security institutions, saying gaps in coordination could create opportunities for criminal networks to exploit weaknesses within the system.
He said the effectiveness of Ghana’s security architecture depended not only on arrests and prosecutions but also on the ability of state institutions to identify threats early, share relevant intelligence and act decisively.
Mr Koomson therefore urged government to use the current controversy as an opportunity to strengthen the country’s security institutions, improve accountability and ensure that national security responsibilities are carried out in the interest of the state.
He stressed that any investigation into the cocaine-related cases should be comprehensive and should establish the facts before responsibility is assigned to individuals or institutions.
Story by Stephen Kwaku Mintah