The Majority in Parliament has characterized the Minority’s demand for the dismissal of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, as lacking merit and unjustified.
On Tuesday, January 20, the Minority called for the immediate dismissal of the Foreign Affairs Minister, citing allegations of incompetence and failures in diplomacy.
In a pointed rebuttal, the Chairman of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije, stated that the concerns raised by the Minority, especially those related to the suspension of immigrant visa processing and other diplomatic issues, do not justify the removal of the Foreign Affairs Minister.
“How can we hold our Foreign Affairs Minister accountable for a decision made by the President of the United States? This minister has been actively engaged on the international stage with our partners to create jobs and attract investors to this country, and these efforts are producing positive outcomes,” he emphasized.
He also pointed out that concerning the matters related to Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) mentioned by the Minority, the Office of the Attorney General is appropriately addressing these issues, and therefore, they should not be used against the Foreign Affairs Minister.
“The responsibility for ORAL lies with the Attorney General, who has confirmed that the process is ongoing. The ORAL activities concerning Ablakwa predate the NDC government’s assumption of office. All issues have been referred to the Attorney General, so if Hon. Ablakwa has made statements regarding some 21 billion, it will be adjudicated in court,” he remarked.
