A political analyst, Yaw Asani Tano has criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over its handling of the ongoing narcotics controversy, accusing the opposition of exaggerating the issue and damaging Ghana’s international reputation.
According to him, drug trafficking is not a new phenomenon in Ghana, stressing that narcotics-related activities have been a global challenge for years.
Speaking on Kessben Maakye show in Accra, he argued that the controversy surrounding the alleged passage of narcotics through Ghana should be handled responsibly, rather than turned into a political weapon against the government.
Yaw Asani Tano further raised concerns over allegations that an individual collected US$3,000 to facilitate the passage of narcotics, insisting that such claims deserve proper investigation.
He questioned why institutional heads were allegedly not held accountable for similar incidents under the previous administration.
He maintained that national security matters cannot always be discussed publicly, urging Ghanaians to allow the appropriate institutions to investigate the allegations.
“The NPP is making too much noise, but they need to be heard because of where they currently stand,” he stated.
He cautioned that although the opposition has every right to demand accountability, portraying the government as incapable of fighting narcotics could ultimately tarnish Ghana’s image internationally.
Yaw Asante Tano called for a balanced national conversation on drug trafficking, emphasising that protecting Ghana’s reputation must remain a shared responsibility beyond partisan politics.
