Jamaica’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Johnson Smith, shares high praise for Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
According to the Jamaican Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is well-regarded, respected, knowledgeable, and results-oriented.
She highlighted that Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs is nation-minded, globally-minded and believes in foreign affairs delivering for the benefit of people at every level of every nation.
Speaking in a video shared on X, H.E. Johnson Smith stated, “Things take so long until you make them happen. What don’t happen in a year happens in a day, Minister. And so it is with a deep sense of appreciation, of kinship, of commendations and appreciation. And Excellencies, you all clearly would understand why it is Minister Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP, is so well regarded, respected and well liked by his colleagues and counterparts on the world stage.
“Because he’s excellent. He is knowledgeable, he is results-oriented, he is nation-minded, globally-minded. And he is one who believes in ensuring that foreign affairs deliver for the benefit of people at every level of every nation”.
She added, “I want to ask you to join me in commending him for this work, because it is that very commitment to excellence and partnership that ensures we are able to do things in a shorter period of time. And I want to believe getting your team to move at Usain Bolt speed, Minister. We’re going to cross the finish line together.”
Some netizens reacting to Jamaica’s Minister for Foreign Affairs’ praises of Ablakwa wrote, “@S_OkudzetoAblak Your work is speaking for you. Keep on doing what you are doing. Ghana is proud of you”.
“Our societies needs such people to mentor the next generation”, a netizen added.
In related news, Manasseh Azure Awuni, an award-winning investigative journalist, has praised Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
According to Manasseh Azure Awuni, Ablakwa has proven that, without procurement and projects, a ministry can be visibly impactful.
He highlighted that Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister is helping the country rediscover its Nkrumah days glory as a leader of the continent and a torchbearer of the black race.
In a Facebook post, Manasseh Azure wrote, “Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is proving that, without procurement and projects, a ministry can be visibly impactful. He’s helping Ghana rediscover its Nkrumah days glory as a leader of the continent and a torchbearer of the black race.
Becoming a minister of state after being the leading light in highlighting the rot of the previous administration, many on the touchline of opposition probably waited for Mr Ablakwa to flop so they could gloat. Today, some of those people may have changed their minds and are admiring quietly.
Nothing engenders patriotism more than knowing that your country will not abandon you when you get stranded.
I’m particularly proud of how the Israelis were swiftly denied entry into Ghana and returned home after they denied Ghanaians entry into Israel.
Long may this continue.
If such hard work and zeal are replicated in other ministries and sectors, the numerous Ghanaians sitting on the fence of ambivalence and despair would come forward and play their part as we mend our broken nation.
Kudos, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa!”.
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Jamaica’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Johnson Smith, shares high praise for Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. pic.twitter.com/l6glOnIkIS
