Managing Editor Andy Kankam has called for stronger inter-agency collaboration at Ghana’s airports to tackle drug trafficking, warning that alleged security lapses and compromised personnel could undermine the country’s fight against narcotics.
Speaking on Kessben Maakye show in Accra, he said, the fight against drug trafficking requires a coordinated effort among security and law enforcement agencies, particularly at the airport, where effective intelligence-sharing and surveillance are critical.
Commenting on the recent drug trafficking incident, Kankam questioned the explanation by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) that the incident involved a controlled delivery.
He wondered why, if the operation was indeed a controlled delivery, the suspect was allegedly allowed to leave the airport without being tracked to establish his final destination.
Kankam also expressed concern over reports suggesting that some security personnel may be compromising their positions by collaborating with drug traffickers.
He warned that such alleged conduct could erode public confidence in state security institutions and discourage people from trusting the agencies responsible for protecting the country.
He further questioned claims that Ghana’s international partners were becoming reluctant to share intelligence because of certain incidents, saying the country must work collectively to address the growing threat.
“I want all of us to put our shoulders together and see how we can assist in addressing this menace,” he said.
On the ongoing concerns surrounding the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG), Kankam urged the judiciary to prioritise efforts to resolve the association’s grievances.
He appealed to the Chief Justice to ensure that the concerns raised by JUSAG are addressed, rather than allowing the dispute to drag on and potentially result in industrial action.
He argued that even if some people believe justice delivery is being impeded, the appropriate response should be to address the underlying concerns and prevent further disruption.
Kankam also criticised politicians who, he said, take advantage of national challenges to satisfy their personal ambitions and interests instead of contributing meaningfully to resolving the problems.
He concluded by appealing to the Chief Justice to focus attention on the JUSAG situation rather than making politically sensitive comments that, in his view, would not help resolve the association’s concerns.
