President Mahama Calls High-Level Meeting On Border Security And Narcotics Control

The Office of the President has invited heads of key state institutions and private port operators to a high-level meeting to discuss measures to strengthen Ghana's border security and prevent trafficking of narcotic drugs and other illicit substances through the country's ports, airports and land borders.

The invitation letter dated 14th September, 2026, with reference number *OPS308/3/24/344* and signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, says the meeting is scheduled for *Thursday, 17th September, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. at the Jubilee House* in Accra.

According to the letter, the meeting will review existing vulnerabilities, intelligence-sharing arrangements, cargo and passenger-screening systems, inter-agency coordination, and the deployment of technology to detect and disrupt narcotics trafficking.

"Each institution should be represented by its head, accompanied by no more than one relevant technical officer. Participants should come prepared to provide a brief assessment of existing security gaps and propose practical measures to improve intelligence sharing, surveillance, screening, and joint enforcement operations," the letter stated.

It emphasized the urgency and national security implications of the meeting, noting that personal attendance is required.

"Given the urgency and national-security implications, your personal attendance is required. Please accept the highest regards of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic," the letter added.

*Institutions invited to the meeting are:*

- The Hon. Minister for Finance

- The Hon. Minister for Foreign Affairs

- The Director-General / Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority

- The Commissioner, Customs Division / Ghana Revenue Authority

- The Sector Commander, Customs Division, Tema Collection

- The Chief Executive Officer / Ghana Shippers' Authority

- Operators of Terminal Scanners

- The Chief Executive, / Ghana Link Network Services Ltd

- The Director-General / Ghana Maritime Authority