Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has said a parliamentary inquiry into the cocaine seizure linked to Ghana would be a waste of time. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, he expressed “zero trust” in Parliament’s ability to investigate the case and uncover the truth.
The remarks came after nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine were seized by French customs at the port of Dunkirk in a container shipped from Ghana. The seizure has led to calls from the Minority in Parliament for a probe into how the drugs left the country unnoticed.
Fuseini said he did not believe Parliament could conduct a useful inquiry because it could not separate itself from political interests. “I don’t trust Parliament. I have zero trust in Parliament because they have not demonstrated to me that they can insulate themselves from partisan political considerations when they are dealing with national issues. I do not think that the drug issue will change the situation,” he said.
He added that intelligence agencies should handle the investigation instead. “I have said it will be a useless waste of time to call Parliament; I expect intelligence agencies to probe the case,” Fuseini said.
The Speaker of Parliament has since recalled MPs from their recess to meet on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, to discuss the situation. The move reflects the seriousness with which the seizure has been taken amid public and political pressure.
Fuseini’s doubts about Parliament’s effectiveness echo concerns raised by others. Dr John Osae-Kwapong, a fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), told JoyNews that he shared the scepticism. “I share the concern that issues come up, and quote unquote nothing comes up; institutions like our Parliament talk a lot about it, and nothing seems to come out of it, and therefore when you hear that Parliament wants to take a look at another institution, your natural response will be that nothing different will come out of it,” he said.
The political dispute surrounding the cocaine seizure has complicated efforts to get clear answers. The Minority’s call for a parliamentary probe has been met with resistance from some quarters, including Fuseini, who fears the inquiry will be influenced by political rivalry rather than facts.
The seizure has raised questions about how such a large shipment of cocaine could leave Ghana without detection. It also spotlights broader concerns about drug trafficking networks operating in and out of the country’s ports.
Intelligence agencies have been called upon to investigate the routes and individuals involved in the shipment. Fuseini’s position suggests he believes this approach is more likely to produce results than a parliamentary hearing.
As MPs prepare to resume their sessions on Tuesday, it remains unclear how the inquiry will proceed and whether it will satisfy demands for transparency and accountability. The public and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if Parliament can rise above partisan divisions to address the issue effectively.
According to Joy Online.
