In a damning exposé, prominent governance analyst and Vice President of the think tank IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has alleged that powerful individuals in Ghana are facilitating the illegal importation and distribution of dangerous opioids into the country.
His claims follow a recent BBC documentary that revealed how Indian-made opioids, particularly Tafrodol, are flooding Ghana's market, leading to a growing addiction epidemic.
In his write-up sighted by GhanaWeb, Simons highlighted that Ghana has become a key entry point for these opioids, with millions of pills being distributed locally and across West Africa.
He cited customs data showing that Indian companies such as Aveo, Westfin International, and PRG Pharma have been exporting these drugs to Ghanaian companies, including Samospharma, a local pharmaceutical firm.
