The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus in Parliament has issued a stern warning, expressing their vigilant observation of the government’s response to the recent cocaine seizure by Belgian authorities.
The controversy ignited when Madam Proeger Delgey Bianca allegedly bypassed security measures at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) with the aid of complicit airport personnel, leading to an international embarrassment for Ghana.
An intercepted Convening Order dated April 8, 2024, reveals the establishment of an investigative panel tasked with reporting their findings by May 3, 2024.
However, the NDC Caucus has raised doubts about the impartiality of the probe, citing concerns over the panel’s composition and its ties to the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The NDC, echoing sentiments from Ghana’s international partners, has demanded an independent investigation, expressing skepticism towards an internal inquiry conducted by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL).
Their concerns are exacerbated by the involvement of politically exposed individuals within the NPP, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.
Government communication regarding the cocaine scandal has come under fire, with critics labeling it as a “disaster.”
Were it not for a report by the Herald newspaper, the government might have remained silent on the matter.
The NDC highlights a lack of updates to the public and international community since the initial press statement on April 10, 2024, confirming the cocaine seizure in Belgium.
The expanded investigative panel, now comprising ten members including Air Commodore Gervase Wienaa and Capt. Budu Koomson (Rtd.), has further fueled suspicions both domestically and internationally.
The NDC insists on transparency and pledges to prevent any attempts at a cover-up, especially in light of unresolved drug-related incidents involving private jets from the previous year.
As Parliament prepares to reconvene, the NDC Caucus vows to address the issue comprehensively, signaling a potential political showdown over the handling of drug-related scandals and the quest for accountability.
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The NDC Caucus in Parliament wishes to serve notice that we are keenly following with eagle eyes the government’s handling of the recent cocaine bust by Belgian authorities after complicit Ghana Airport operatives allowed Madam Proeger Delgey Bianca to outfox everyone at Kotoka… pic.twitter.com/VLD4WIBUCz
— Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) May 3, 2024
