The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has cautioned its members, supporters and sympathisers travelling through Ghana’s airports and seaports to remain vigilant against what it describes as possible attempts to implicate them in narcotics-related offences.
In a travel advisory signed by its National Vice Chairman, Henry Nana Boakye, the party alleged that individuals affiliated with the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) could attempt to introduce prohibited substances, including cocaine, into the personal belongings of unsuspecting NPP travellers.
The NPP claimed that such attempts could be politically motivated and intended to create the impression that the party was involved in drug-related activities.
It linked its concerns to recent cocaine-related arrests and drug trafficking incidents involving Ghanaian nationals in foreign jurisdictions, accusing the Mahama administration of mishandling narcotics-related matters.
Although the party did not provide evidence of any specific attempt to plant drugs in travellers’ luggage, it urged its members to take extra precautions when travelling.
Among the measures recommended are securely locking and protecting luggage, maintaining personal control over belongings, avoiding unverified parcels intended for third parties and remaining alert to suspicious handling of their bags.
The party also advised travellers to inspect their luggage before leaving for the airport, before checking in and whenever their belongings are returned to them.
Additionally, it encouraged members to retain luggage tags and other travel documents, document how their belongings are packed and promptly report suspicious incidents to airport security or the appropriate authorities.
The NPP urged its members and sympathisers to remain alert, protect their belongings and travel responsibly.
By: Bernard Mensah
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