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October 29, 2026
Minority Leader Osahen Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has launched a scathing attack on Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, accusing him of failing to properly account for GH¢49.7 million spent on the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa.
Speaking at a press conference held at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) headquarters in Accra on Thursday, Afenyo-Markin expressed deep disappointment with the minister’s handling of the matter, saying the documents Ablakwa has presented to justify the expenditure have proven to be “bogus.”
According to the Minority Leader, Ablakwa was vociferous in his criticism of the NPP government when it was in power, but has now failed to account for the substantial sum spent on evacuating compatriots from South Africa.
“He was loud on the rooftops when the NPP was in government, but today he cannot even account for some 49 million Ghana cedis in the evacuation of our compatriots from South Africa to Ghana,” Afenyo-Markin said.
“All his documents have proven to be bogus, because the Minority stood on its grounds and exposed the rot at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” he added.
The Minority Leader challenged Ablakwa to apply the same energy and scrutiny he directed at the previous administration to his own stewardship, urging him to do “the honourable thing” and resign if he cannot account for the funds.
“I hope that the Mr. Ablakwa, in the same spirit and energy with which he criticized our government, will do the same or do the honourable thing to resign,” he said.
Afenyo-Markin also revealed that the Minority caucus has exposed irregularities in the recent World Cup visa acquisition scandal, and said they are awaiting government action on the matter. He called on the Sports Minister to resign or be sacked over the scandal.
The press conference comes amid heightened political tension in Ghana, with the opposition NPP intensifying its scrutiny of the ruling government’s expenditure and conduct. The Minority’s demands for accountability from the Foreign Affairs and Sports Ministers signal a deepening confrontation between the two sides.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has yet to respond to the allegations. Political analysts say the pressure on Ablakwa could test the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability, particularly given his previous reputation as a fierce critic of government spending.
Ghanamps.com