The Circuit Court in Accra has granted bail totalling GH¢180,000 to three individuals standing trial for narcotics-related offences following a major drug operation by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) at Palladium in Accra.
Her Honour Basilia Adjei-Tawiah, who presided over the case on July 2, 2025, set the following bail conditions:
Osuman Ali, alias Gaza, was granted bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties—one of whom must be a civil servant earning no less than GH¢2,000, while the other must justify with landed property.
He is also required to deposit his valid passport with the court and report to the police every Wednesday.
Mizpah Abena Boadi, 27, was granted bail of GH¢60,000 under similar surety conditions.
Ayiku Shamsudeen, alias Showdem, 24, received GH¢20,000 bail, also with the same terms regarding sureties.
The three accused persons face eight counts, including conspiracy to commit narcotics-related offences, unlawful possession of narcotic and restricted drugs, and engaging in the sale of prohibited substances.
According to the prosecution, led by ASP Andrew Owusu Agyemang, the trio was arrested on June 18, 2025, following a covert operation at MMG Plus Pub in Palladium. The premises had come under the radar of NACOC after weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering identified it as a hub for illicit drug activity.
During the raid, law enforcement officials recovered a significant cache of suspected illegal substances, including 1,251 multi-colored pills believed to be MDMA (commonly known as ecstasy), 10 pieces of round hashish, 34 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis, 19 bottles of Benylin with Codeine, 70 tablets of Tramaking Tramadol (225mg), 35 tablets of Rophynol (Flunitrazepam 1mg), and two weighing scales.
Officers also seized a Mitsubishi Pajero owned by Osuman Ali, which contained additional suspected narcotics, assorted jewellery made of gold and silver, electronic gadgets, GH¢9,353 in cash, multiple laptops, iPads, and portable scales believed to be used in the drug trade.
Preliminary field testing confirmed the presence of MDMA, cannabis, and hashish. Samples have been forwarded to the Ghana Standards Authority for laboratory analysis, while the restricted medicines were submitted to the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) for further testing.
Suspect Statements
During interrogation, Osuman Ali reportedly admitted ownership of most of the seized items, except for the MDMA pills, which he claimed were handed to him by a Nigerian national as collateral for a loan.
Mizpah Abena Boadi, described as Ali’s girlfriend and housemate, told investigators she had cautioned him against engaging in the drug business.
Ayiku Shamsudeen denied involvement in drug trafficking, asserting that he was merely hired to sell non-alcoholic beverages. However, this claim was contradicted by a NACOC undercover operative, who alleged he had purchased hashish directly from Shamsudeen.
The case has been adjourned to July 17, 2025, for the next hearing.
