The Ranking Member of Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee has confirmed the Minority has secured more than the required 15% support to trigger a parliamentary recall over Ghana's cocaine scandal, with signatures and petition already filed with the Speaker.
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The Ranking Member of Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee has confirmed the Minority has secured more than the required 15% support to trigger a parliamentary recall over Ghana's cocaine scandal, with signatures and petition already filed with the Speaker.
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Rev Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member of Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, has warned that Ghana's drug-trafficking crisis poses national security threats, saying the drug trade, money laundering, and terrorism are closely linked. His remarks follow major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana, including a nearly 3.9-tonne cocaine haul in France valued at over US$260 million.
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Ranking Member Rev Ntim Fordjour says the Minority has secured more than the required 15% of MPs to trigger a parliamentary recall under Article 112(3) of the Constitution over Ghana's worsening drug-trafficking crisis, with signatures and petition filed with the Speaker last week. He expects the Speaker to issue the notice of recall this week, enabling Parliament to sit by next week to constitute a bipartisan committee for a transparent inquiry into the issue.
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South Sudan President Salva Kiir dissolved the transitional government and signed amendments to election laws that removed requirements for a permanent constitution and national census before voting, moves intended to advance long-delayed election preparations. His rival Riek Machar has been under house arrest since March 2025 and faces trial on charges including treason and murder, which he denies.
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Ranking Member on Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee Rev. Ntim Fordjour has criticized the government for failing to take decisive action against Ghana's drug trafficking crisis, questioning why no agency head has been removed despite major drug-related incidents. His remarks follow the seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine in France in September from a container originating from Ghana.
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Brent crude fell 0.07% to $99.18 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate dropped 0.39% to $90.17 per barrel as Saudi Arabia restored crude supply on its East-West Pipeline to the Red Sea and hopes emerged for a diplomatic resolution to the US-Iran conflict through talks at the UN in New York.
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Hearts of Oak were held goalless by Bechem United, dropping their first points of the season, while Asante Kotoko drew 1-1 with FC Samartex 1996 to extend their unbeaten start. Debibi United and Port City FC recorded historic first top-flight victories in Matchday 3 of the Ghana Premier League.
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