Former National People’s Party (PNP) presidential candidate, Janet Asana Nabla, has criticised security analyst and commentator, Richard Kumadoe, over his commentary on Ghana’s cocaine scandal, accusing him of defending the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) rather than providing objective security analysis.
Nabla has questioned Kumadoe’s objectivity in discussing the controversy, describing him as an NDC party defender and accusing him of using his commentary to downplay concerns surrounding the country’s narcotics-related security challenges.
In a statement shared on social media, she argued that attempts to trivialise the cocaine scandal for partisan political reasons are irresponsible, given the potential implications of drug trafficking for national security and Ghana’s international reputation.
She maintained that the issue should be treated as a serious national security concern requiring independent scrutiny, transparency and accountability, rather than being reduced to political exchanges intended to protect the interests of a particular political party.
Beyond her criticism of Kumadoe, Nabla also challenged media organisations over their selection and presentation of commentators on security-related matters.
She urged media houses to exercise greater scrutiny when inviting individuals to discuss national security issues, particularly where their political affiliations or interests could influence their contributions.
According to her, media organisations must distinguish between independent security professionals and partisan political actors to avoid presenting political advocacy as objective expert analysis.
“Richard Kumadoe is an NDC party defender, not a security analyst. Trivialising the cocaine scandal to protect the NDC is irresponsible. Media houses must stop legitimising partisan propaganda as expert analysis,” she stated.
Her comments have added another dimension to the ongoing debate over the handling of cocaine and other narcotics seizures linked to Ghana, with political actors expressing differing views on the government’s response and the effectiveness of the country’s anti-drug trafficking measures.
The narcotics controversy has increasingly featured in political discussions, with the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) raising concerns about the government’s handling of reported cocaine and other drug seizures between March 2025 and October 2026.
The NPP has called for accountability within key state security and transport institutions, arguing that the reported incidents raise questions about the effectiveness of measures intended to combat drug trafficking.
The party has also demanded stronger leadership and decisive interventions to address weaknesses in the country’s anti-narcotics enforcement framework.
The controversy has consequently intensified public scrutiny of the institutions responsible for preventing drug trafficking, investigating narcotics-related offences and safeguarding Ghana’s borders and transportation systems.
Nabla’s intervention also brings renewed attention to the role of the media in facilitating public discussions on sensitive national issues.
While political commentators are entitled to express their views on government policies and national security matters, such discussions require factual accuracy, professional independence and a clear distinction between political opinion and expert assessment.
By 1960news.com
