Minority Members of Parliament disrupted proceedings in the House on Thursday, November 12, 2026, with chants of “Cocaine!” and “Cocaine economy!” following the presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy.
The protest erupted shortly after Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson concluded his presentation, with the Minority accusing the government of failing to address concerns over drug trafficking and the security of Ghana’s borders.
Some members of the caucus also displayed placards carrying messages accusing the government of presiding over a “scam economy” and failing to prevent the trafficking of narcotic substances into and through the country.
The demonstration appeared aimed at drawing parliamentary and public attention to recent cocaine seizures involving consignments reportedly linked to Ghana.
It comes amid growing political exchanges over the seizure of approximately 2.6 tonnes of cocaine by Spanish authorities at the Port of Valencia.
By staging the protest immediately after the Budget presentation, the Minority sought to place the issue of narcotics trafficking at the centre of national discussion.
The demonstration added a political dimension to proceedings, which had largely focused on the government’s economic priorities, spending plans and policy direction for 2027.
The chants and placards provided a platform for the Minority to express its dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of concerns surrounding drug trafficking.
