The Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu, has called for a thorough investigation into the reported seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine linked to a shipment from Ghana, warning that the actions of a few individuals must not undermine the country’s international reputation.
French customs reportedly intercepted the cocaine, valued at about $260 million, in a container of plastic waste that arrived at the port of Dunkirk from Ghana.
Sosu said the development required swift and transparent investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the shipment and ensure that anyone found culpable faced the full force of the law.
He stressed that Ghana’s international reputation was a national asset that must be protected through strong institutions, accountability and strict enforcement of the law.
According to the Madina MP, individuals seeking to enrich themselves through illegal activities should not be allowed to damage the country’s standing in the international community.
He said President John Dramani Mahama and his administration had worked to strengthen Ghana’s position as a respected country in international diplomacy, making it important for the government to protect that reputation.
Sosu also commended Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for what he described as his efforts to project Ghana as a country of integrity and a leading democracy in Africa.
He said any criminal activity involving Ghana’s name must therefore be dealt with decisively to prevent isolated acts from creating a negative perception of the country abroad.
“Ghana’s reputation is a national asset,” Sosu said, stressing the need for transparency and accountability in dealing with the reported cocaine shipment.
He called on the relevant authorities to conduct a comprehensive investigation and prosecute all persons found to have played a role in the shipment.
Sosu maintained that Ghana’s international image should not be compromised by individuals who put personal financial gain ahead of the country’s interests.
