Osei Kwame Despite Dismisses Social Media Rumors Linking Him to KIA Cocaine Bust

Renowned Ghanaian businessman Osei Kwame Despite has officially addressed and dismissed viral social media rumors linking him to a recent drug trafficking bust conducted by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) at Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The speculation, which gained significant traction on digital platforms on February 12, 2026, suggested that the Despite Group chairman was the unnamed high-profile figure behind a popular food brand reportedly involved in a cocaine smuggling attempt. However, both the businessman and law enforcement authorities have since moved to clarify the situation, putting an end to the unfounded allegations that had briefly dominated online discourse. The rumors began circulating following reports that a manager of a well-known Ghanaian packaged food brand had been remanded after being intercepted by NACOC officials at the airport. Due to the vague description of the 'popular brand' in initial reports, social media users began speculating on various business moguls, eventually pointing toward Osei Kwame Despite. In a lighthearted and indirect response captured in a social media video, Despite was seen attending a funeral where he humorously addressed the claims. 'I've been arrested and you didn't tell me,' he remarked to those around him, signaling that he was going about his normal business completely unaware of the supposed legal troubles. Further solidifying the businessman's stance, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) provided official clarification regarding the identity of the suspects. The Deputy Director-General of NACOC stated that the individuals currently in custody for the cocaine bust are not connected to the established food brands that had been inaccurately implicated by the public. This intervention by the Commission was crucial in de-escalating the misinformation that threatened the reputation of several Ghanaian businesses. The incident underscores the speed at which misinformation can spread in the digital era, often unfairly targeting prominent figures before official facts are fully established by the relevant authorities.