Akbar Yussif Rohullah Khomeini, a member of the New Patriotic Party’s communications team, has raised concerns over the rise in criminal activities under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration. He attributes the surge in cocaine trafficking and illegal mining (galamsey) to weak governance and security lapses.
In a social media post, Khomeini described the situation as alarming, warning of its potential consequences if left unchecked.
“In March alone, cocaine valued at $470 million entered Ghana. The first arrest was on March 4, and the second was on March 28. This is huge and scary,” he stated.
He also criticized the government for failing to prevent a suspicious flight from an island known for drug trafficking, emphasizing that it took the opposition to bring attention to the issue.
“Cocaine mixed with galamsey and dumsor is equivalent to a nuclear warhead. We cannot afford to launch such a warhead on ourselves,” he cautioned.
Khomeini’s remarks highlight the opposition’s growing concerns over the government’s ability to tackle organized crime and maintain national security.
His comments add to the broader debate on governance and law enforcement, as stakeholders continue to call for decisive action to address these pressing challenges.
