By Michael Foli Jackidy
Ho (V/R), Jan 26, GNA – The Volta Regional Health Directorate has clarified a viral report concerning the alleged unlawful possession of suspected narcotic substances involving one of its drivers.
The Directorate assured the public of its commitment towards ensuring integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
In a press statement dated January 25, 2026 and signed by Dr Emmanuel Atsu Dodor, the Volta Regional Director of Health Services, the Directorate said it received information on Friday, January 23, that Mr Godsway Kwaku Dogbey, a driver with the Directorate, had been arrested and detained at the Volta Regional Police Headquarters at Ho.
The statement said the arrest followed allegations that on his arrest, the driver was operating a Directorate vehicle, with registration number GV 2460-14, which was reportedly loaded with items suspected to be narcotic substances.
“Upon receiving this information, Management immediately dispatched a team to the Regional Police Headquarters to follow up on the matter. The incident was confirmed by the Police, and the driver is currently in custody assisting with investigations,” the statement said.
The Directorate further disclosed that, while the Ghana Police Service continued its investigations, it had initiated internal processes to constitute a Committee of Enquiry to independently probe the incident.
It added that additional measures were being put in place to strengthen the monitoring and tracking of all official vehicles, to prevent any recurrence.
“The Volta Regional Health Directorate remains committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and professionalism in the delivery of health services,” the statement said.
Police Account
In a separate release dated January 24 and signed by Chief Inspector Francis Kwaku Gomado, the Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Volta Regional Police Command, it said they had intercepted 26 sacks of substances suspected to be Indian hemp in a coordinated intelligence-led operation in Ho.
The statement said the operation followed intelligence received on January 23, 2026, indicating that a white Ford wagon bearing Ghana Health Service markings was transporting suspected narcotics from Dzolokpuita towards Ho.
A joint team from the Drug Law Enforcement Unit (DLEU), Police Intelligence Directorate (PID), and the Regional Criminal Investigations Department (CID) were dispatched for surveillance.
The Police said the vehicle was intercepted near the Tarso Hotel at Ho after a pursuit, when the driver failed to stop at the Ziave Police Checkpoint despite signals from the officers.
A search conducted in the presence of the suspect, identified as Godsway Kwaku Dogbey, 38, and described as an employee of the Ghana Health Service at Ho, reportedly revealed 26 maxi sacks containing 2,045 yellow, oval-shaped wraps of compressed leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.
The Police estimated the street value of the seized substances at GH¢1,022,500.00.
The suspect is currently in Police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts are underway to forward the exhibits to the Forensic Laboratory for examination and analysis.
The Volta Regional Police Command assured the public of enhanced surveillance and sustained operations to disrupt drug trafficking activities in the region.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/ Christabel Addo