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Rashid Tanko-Computer

Also known as: Mr Tanko-Computer

Rashid Tanko-Computer — NDC Deputy Director of Elections and IT, commenting on government drug-trafficking efforts and NPP protest timing.

2026-05-152026-09-23

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    His comments follow remarks by NDC Deputy Director of Elections and IT, Rashid Tanko-Computer, that some NPP members could be invited by security agencies to provide further information on allegations of drug-related activities in the country.

    Fix Ghana Maritime Authority surveillance system instead of ‘threatening’ NPP – Dennis Aboagye tells NDC
  3. Joy Online

    His comments follow remarks by NDC Deputy Director of Elections and IT, Rashid Tanko-Computer, that some NPP members could be invited by security agencies to provide further information on allegations of drug-related activities in the country.

    Government would be helpless if it relies on NPP for drug intelligence – Miracles Aboagye
  4. Joy Online

    The NDC Deputy Director of Elections and IT, Rashid Tanko-Computer, says members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) will be invited by security agencies to provide further information on their allegations of drug laboratories operating in Ghana.

    NPP may be invited to clarify alleged drug laboratories – Rashid Tanko-Computer
  5. Joy Online

    The National Democratic Congress’ Deputy Director of Elections and IT, Rashid Tanko-Computer, says the government is tackling drug trafficking head-on and working to address gaps in the country’s security architecture.

    Government tackling drug trafficking head-on – Tanko-Computer assures
  6. Joy Online

    The Deputy Director of Elections and IT of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko-Computer, says President John Mahama has ordered the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to return to the inspection of containers and other goods at the ports.

    Mahama has ordered NACOC back into port container inspections – Tanko-Computer
  7. Joy Online

    The Deputy Director of Elections and IT of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko-Computer, says persons behind allegations of clandestine laboratories processing illicit drugs in Ghana should be invited to answer questions and provide further information to securit

    Share intelligence you have with authorities to deal with drug trafficking – NDC to NPP
  8. Joy Online

    The Deputy Director of Elections and IT of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko-Computer, has called for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) recent press conference on drug busts to be treated with contempt.

    NPP press conference on drug busts should be treated with contempt – NDC
  9. August 2026
  10. Joy Online

    Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Thursday, August 6, Mr Mohammed responded to comments by the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Deputy Director of Elections and IT, Rashid Tanko-Computer, who accused the NPP of failing to show respect to the memory of the eight Ghanaians who d

    Haruna Mohammed dismisses NDC’s insensitivity claims over NPP’s August 6 protest
  11. Joy Online

    The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Deputy Director of Elections and IT, Rashid Tanko-Computer, has criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for staging its “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration on the first anniversary of Ghana’s military helicopter tragedy.

    NPP’s protest on anniversary of helicopter tragedy was insensitive – Tanko-Computer
  12. Joy Online

    The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Deputy Director of Elections and IT, Rashid Tanko-Computer, has criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for complaining about the government’s representation at Jubilee House to receive its petition.

    NPP should be grateful Nana Yaa Jantuah received its petition – Tanko-Computer
Politics

Ghana Maritime Authority surveillance system down for months – Aboagye

The News

Dennis Aboagye, Senior aide to NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged the government to restore the Ghana Maritime Authority's surveillance system, which he says has been down for months, instead of threatening opposition members over drug trafficking comments. He argued that the system's failure leaves the Ghana Maritime Authority unable to effectively monitor Ghana's high seas.

13 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Ghana Maritime Authority surveillance system down for months – Aboagye

    Dennis Aboagye, Senior aide to NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged the government to restore the Ghana Maritime Authority's surveillance system, which he says has been down for months, instead of threatening opposition members over drug trafficking comments. He argued that the system's failure leaves the Ghana Maritime Authority unable to effectively monitor Ghana's high seas.

    13 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Government would be helpless relying on NPP for drug intelligence

    Senior NPP aide Dennis Miracles Aboagye said the government would demonstrate helplessness if it relies on the opposition party for intelligence to tackle Ghana's drug trafficking problem. His comments came after the NDC's Rashid Tanko-Computer suggested some NPP members could be invited by security agencies to provide information on drug-related activities.

    13 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. NDC official: NPP to be asked to clarify drug laboratory claims

    The NDC Deputy Director of Elections and IT says security agencies will invite NPP members to provide further details on their allegations of drug laboratories operating in Ghana, and argues the party should provide specific locations and names rather than making claims at a press conference.

    13 hours ago · Joy Online

  4. Government tackling drug trafficking, security official assures

    Rashid Tanko-Computer, the National Democratic Congress' Deputy Director of Elections and IT, says the government is addressing drug trafficking head-on and working to improve Ghana's security architecture. He stated that President John Mahama and security agencies are closely monitoring the situation and taking action to prevent the country from becoming a hub for illicit drug trafficking.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online

  5. Mahama orders NACOC return to port container inspections

    President John Mahama has ordered the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to return to inspecting containers and goods at ports, a role the NDC says was removed under the previous NPP administration. The move is intended to strengthen Ghana's fight against drug trafficking.

    16 hours ago · Joy Online

  6. NDC urges NPP to share drug trafficking intelligence with authorities

    The NDC's Deputy Director of Elections and IT has called on the opposition NPP and its National Organiser, who made allegations of clandestine drug laboratories in Ghana, to share credible intelligence with security agencies rather than make public claims.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online

  7. NDC official dismisses NPP drug-bust press conference claims

    The NDC's Deputy Director of Elections and IT called for the NPP's recent press conference on drug busts to be treated with contempt, questioning the NPP's credibility on the issue based on its record in government. He urged the NPP to provide evidence to security agencies if it has information about clandestine drug laboratories operating in Ghana.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online

Thursday 6 August

  1. NPP Deputy dismisses criticism of August 6 protest timing

    NPP Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed rejected NDC accusations that the party was insensitive for staging a "Democracy Under Attack" protest on August 6, the day the nation commemorated eight victims of a military helicopter crash, arguing that the NPP was represented at the memorial service and accusing the NDC of applying double standards.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NDC criticises NPP protest timing on helicopter tragedy anniversary

    The NDC's Deputy Director of Elections and IT, Rashid Tanko-Computer, has criticised the NPP for staging a "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration on the first anniversary of Ghana's military helicopter tragedy, calling the timing insensitive to the bereaved families of the eight people who died and contrary to Ghanaian cultural values.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. NDC official defends government response to NPP petition

    The NDC's Deputy Director of Elections and IT argued that the NPP should be grateful that Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah received its petition during a "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration, noting that government officials were occupied with commemorating the first anniversary of the August 5, 2025 military helicopter crash. He accused the NPP of insensitivity for staging the protest on the same day as national memorial events for the crash victims.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. Prime Insight to debate MP arrest and free speech concerns

    Joy Prime's flagship current affairs show will air a discussion on Saturday, May 16, examining the arrest and detention of Asante Akyem North MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong in the Netherlands over alleged criminal charges, as well as concerns raised by the opposition NPP about the criminalisation of free speech following arrests of political communicators and activists.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

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