How do you hold Ablakwa responsible for a decision taken by Trump? – Majority fires Minority

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Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs

The Majority in Parliament has dismissed calls by the Minority to sack Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa.

Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman, Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije, said concerns over halted immigrant visa processing and other diplomatic issues do not justify the Minister’s removal.

Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije described the minority demands as unfair, misplace and unmeritorious.

According to Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije, calls to sack Minister Okudzeto Ablakwa are a disservice to Ghana.

Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije quizzed the Minority for holding the minister responsible for decisions taken by US President Donald Trump.

Okoe Vanderpuije stated, “How do we hold our foreign affairs minister responsible for a decision taken by the President of the United States? This is a foreign affairs minister who has been very active on the international front”.

He further added that Okudzeto Ablakwa has played a vital role in strengthening Ghana’s diplomatic engagement and created jobs and opportunities for Ghanaian youths outside Ghana.

“All Ghanaians have seen what he is doing, creating job opportunities for our youth in foreign spaces and addressing visa-related issues in this country,” he added.

The Majority press conference follows, the minority who had told President John Dramani Mahama to immediately sack Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

According to the Minority Caucus, Ablakwa lacks the temperament and competence as a Foreign Minister.

The minority accused Ablakwa of repeated diplomatic missteps that have led to the recent U.S. visa policy affecting Ghanaian citizens.

The Minority argued that Ablakwa has chosen confrontation over negotiation, citing his public theatrics over professional discretion.

Nana Asafo‑Adjei Ayeh, delivering the minority statement in a press conference on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, stated, “Ghana has always been a model of stability and reliability abroad”.

“Under this Minister, that reputation is collapsing. We are now listed as a ‘migration risk’ by the United States and facing diplomatic setbacks with Israel and Europe—all preventable.”

He added, “A competent Foreign Minister engages quietly, anticipates challenges, and preserves alliances. Mr Ablakwa has chosen confrontation over negotiation and public theatrics over professional discretion. The cost has been borne by our people and our economy.”

The minority further referenced past Ghanaian diplomats, saying: “Ghanaians like Kofi Annan, Muhammad Mumuni, and Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey knew that influence is earned through reliability, not volume or social media applause. Our nation deserves no less today.”

“President Mahama must act decisively. This Minister has demonstrated he lacks the temperament and competence for the office. Ghana’s reputation and the welfare of our citizens demand immediate change”, he concluded.

The minority comments follow, the Trump administration who had announced that the United States is temporarily halting immigrant visa processing for Ghana, Nigeria and 73 other countries.

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