Toobu rejects calls to recall Parliament over 3.9-tonne cocaine shipment

The Minority in Parliament has petitioned Speaker Alban Bagbin to recall the House, arguing that the drug seizures raise urgent national security concerns and require parliamentary oversight.

But speaking on Saturday, September 19, Mr Toobu said recalling Parliament would not necessarily strengthen oversight because existing parliamentary committees could examine the matter while the House is in recess.

He said the Defence and Interior, Transport, and Trade and Industry committees already had oversight responsibilities relevant to the shipment and could undertake the necessary work without requiring a recall of the full House.