Also known as: Mr. Ablakwa · Mr Ablakwa · Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa · Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa · Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa · Mr Okudzeto Ablakwa · former Member of Parliament for North Tongu · Hon. Ablakwa · Minister Ablakwa · Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa · Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa · Foreign Minister Ablakwa
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister overseeing BRICS partnership application and facing parliamentary scrutiny over South Africa evacuation spending.
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The writer On 6 October, during a visit by India’s External Affairs Minister, Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that Cabinet had approved a formal application to join BRICS. …
Membership Is Not Strategy: Ghana, BRICS And The Discipline Of ClubsJoy Online
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has urged African countries to view immigrants as contributors to national development rather than threats to economic progress. …
Ablakwa urges Africans not to view immigrants as threat to national progressThe Ghanaian Times
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says Ghana deserves commendation for the swift evacuation of 1,964 citizens who sought to leave South Africa amid fears of xenophobic attacks. …
Ghana deserves commendation for evacuating 1,964 citizens from South Africa- AblakwaThe Ghanaian Times
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has assured Ghanaians that the government remains ready to evacuate nationals from South Africa if their lives are threatened by further attacks. …
Ghana will resume evacuations from South Africa if lives are threatened – AblakwaDaily Guide
… The press conference followed the Minority’s review of documents supplied by the Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in response to a request under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. …
SA Evacuation: GH¢6.3m Payments ‘Missing’ – MinorityJoy Online
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has assured organisers of the World Assemblies of God Congress of diplomatic and protocol support from Ghana’s embassies and high commissions across 73 countries. …
Ablakwa: Ghana’s Embassies, High Commissions to support World Assemblies of God CongressJoy Online
… Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says Cabinet has approved Ghana’s decision to join first as a partner country, with the aim of becoming a full member later. …
Ghana risks 10% to 100% tariffs on exports to US under Trump’s threats as it moves to join BRICSThe Chronicle
The Minority in Parliament has called for an independent audit into the government’s evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, alleging that records provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa failed to adequately account for more than GHS16 million …
SA Evacuation: Minority Accuses Okudzeto’s Ministry Of Failing To Account For Gh¢16.42mJoy Online
… Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the decision on Friday, October 9, 2026, during a meeting with the Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana, Archbishop Julien Kaboré. …
Ghana–Holy See agreement heads to Parliament after Cabinet approvalJoy Online
… The Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh, presented the allegations following a review of documents provided by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in response to a Right to Information (RTI) request. …
Minority caucus questions GH¢16.4m in Ablakwa’s SA evacuation spending, demands independent auditRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced Russia's strong support for Ghana's application to join BRICS as a partner country and pledged to rally founding BRICS members for consensus support. Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who is in Russia with President John Dramani Mahama for the Russia-Africa Summit, expressed appreciation for the backing.
11 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced Russia's strong support for Ghana's application to join BRICS as a partner country and pledged to rally founding BRICS members for consensus support. Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who is in Russia with President John Dramani Mahama for the Russia-Africa Summit, expressed appreciation for the backing.
11 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa concluded talks with Canadian Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai, yielding agreements on youth labour mobility and skills development in digital literacy, energy transition, and vocational training; enhanced peacekeeping collaboration; Canadian technical support for a Women's Development Bank; and cooperation on sustainable mining and environmental protection.
11 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The New Patriotic Party has announced a nationwide demonstration on November 3, 2026, called "Y3gye y3 sika" to demand the dismissal of Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and investigations into controversies surrounding an evacuation exercise and passport issuance. The protest aims to press the government for greater accountability over public expenditure related to these matters.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has announced a nationwide demonstration on November 3, 2026, called "Yɛgye yɛ sika" to demand the dismissal of Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and investigations into controversies surrounding an evacuation exercise and the issuance of passports. The protest aims to press the government for greater accountability over public expenditure.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has pledged to rally support among BRICS founding members for Ghana's application to join as a partner country, according to Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The bid was approved by Ghana's Cabinet on October 6, 2026, as part of the government's effort to strengthen ties with emerging economies while maintaining a non-aligned foreign policy.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
An NDC National Executive Committee member and VRA Board Member has dismissed calls for Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa's resignation as premature and unjustified, arguing there is no evidence of wrongdoing and that documents including boarding passes and flight manifests have been provided.
28 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister announced agreements with Canada's Secretary of State for International Development on youth skills development, support for Ghana's Women's Development Bank, and sustainable mining practices. The partnership will focus on labour mobility, digital literacy, TVET, and internationally recognised certification to improve employment opportunities for young people in Ghana.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority Caucus has called for the immediate resignation of Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over alleged financial irregularities in the evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, citing discrepancies in expenditure records and gaps in supporting documents. The Minority has warned it will request President Mahama to terminate Ablakwa's appointment or initiate a parliamentary vote of censure if he refuses to resign.
28 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's government has applied to join BRICS as a partner to expand its economic options and diversify international partnerships, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The government sees membership as opening new avenues for trade, investment, and cooperation within the Global South.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has called on Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to resign immediately over alleged financial irregularities in the evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, which cost GH¢49,721,786. Documents obtained by the Minority Caucus allegedly show duplicated entries, gaps in supporting records, and unexplained expenditure.
28 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman says the Minority prevented Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa from appearing before the committee to explain GH¢49.72 million spent on evacuating Ghanaians from South Africa. The Minority had requested documents first but did not return with questions after receiving them, according to the chairman.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, the Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, has accused the Foreign Affairs Ministry of failing to adequately account for GH¢49.72 million spent on evacuating Ghanaians from South Africa, describing it as a "grand scheme of corruption to siphon public funds." He claims GH¢16.4 million remains unaccounted for and has called for the Foreign Affairs Minister to resign pending an independent audit, citing concerns including duplicate entries, discrepancies in payment records, and cases where individuals did not receive full allowances.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minority in Parliament has accused Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa of concealing alleged corruption in the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa and called on him to resign or be removed from office. The Minority's deputy ranking member on the foreign affairs committee questioned the minister's quoted cost of $750,000 for a charter flight, arguing that such a flight should cost between $150,000 and $180,000, or up to $400,000 with emergency expenses.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Parliament's Ranking Member on Foreign Affairs accuses the Foreign Affairs Minister of failing to ensure accountability over the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, describing it as an alleged scheme to siphon public funds. Abu Jinapor says the Minority's demand for an independent investigation is part of its parliamentary oversight responsibility and is based on gathered evidence.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Parliament's Minority has denied allegations that it paid or coached Ghanaian evacuees from South Africa to speak against the government over repatriation handling and allowances. The Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee said the Minority had neither paid nor persuaded evacuees to make allegations, and that some evacuees spoke out after discovering discrepancies between entitled and actual allowances received.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority has called for an independent investigation into GH¢49.72 million spent by the Foreign Affairs Ministry on evacuating 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa between May 27 and September 4, citing alleged gaps in flight records, payment inconsistencies, and duplicate entries in documentation.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ranking Member Samuel Abdulai Jinapor denied that the Minority in Parliament influenced South Africa evacuees to criticise the government's handling of the evacuation and allowances. The denial follows allegations by some evacuees that opposition members had tried to coach them to make critical statements.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minority in Parliament has called on Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to resign over allegations that some Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa received less than the announced GH¢5,500 support package, with the group also demanding an independent audit of the evacuation exercise.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Michael Addo, a representative of Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa, alleged that some returnees were contacted and coached by NPP members to criticise government financial support, but insisted all evacuees received the full GH¢5,500 assistance package and urged the public to focus on facts rather than politics.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says he remains committed to protecting Ghanaians despite criticism over the South Africa evacuation exercise. The minister defended his ministry and finance officers against allegations of financial impropriety, maintaining confidence in their work and denying that money was stolen, as media fact-checks and the Minority have questioned whether all evacuees received the reported GH¢5,500 support payments.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The leader of evacuated Ghanaians has called for an end to attacks on the government and returnees over the evacuation from South Africa, which cost GH¢49.72 million for over 1,900 people. Each evacuee received GH¢5,000 reintegration and GH¢500 transportation allowance, though Parliament's Minority has demanded detailed expenditure breakdown.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online reports that Newsfile will investigate three public controversies: the Obuasi Senior High Technical School sexual-abuse scandal with 19 reported complainants, a GH₵49 million South Africa evacuation with disputed records, and a World Cup visa scandal involving returned funds, raising questions about institutional accountability and public trust.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says Ghana has made significant progress in negotiations with the United Kingdom to exempt Ghanaian students and professionals from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examinations, after discussions with UK Foreign Secretary Edward Miliband established that Ghana meets the minimum statistical threshold for English proficiency required for favourable consideration.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has accused the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of manipulating records relating to the evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, citing discrepancies between documents originally supplied under the Right to Information process and newly introduced documents. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has defended the evacuation, disclosing it cost approximately GH¢49.7 million and presenting documentation to account for expenditure.
21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa attended a funeral service in Southwark, United Kingdom, for late Ghanaian academic Professor Jason Atta Kwei Arday, the youngest Black professor appointed at Cambridge, alongside Ghana's High Commissioner, British MPs, and the Ghanaian community. The minister affirmed Ghana's commitment to supporting its citizens abroad and paid tribute to Arday's achievements in advancing social equality and inclusion in education.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa joined Professor Jason Atta Kwei Arday's family and the Ghanaian community in the UK for a memorial service in Southwark, describing the late professor as the youngest Black professor appointed at Cambridge and acknowledging his charitable contributions and inspiring legacy.
20 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kofi Tonto, NPP spokesperson, has called on Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to address alleged discrepancies in evacuation records for Ghanaians from South Africa, including questionable dates of birth, duplicate passport numbers, and alleged multiple payments to beneficiaries.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The spokesperson for former Education Minister Yaw Osei Adutwum has questioned the reported GH¢27 million expenditure on chartered flights during an evacuation exercise overseen by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, claiming based on his calculation that three batches of flights carrying 956 people from Pretoria to Accra should have cost about GH¢13.5 million and demanding documentation to justify the costs.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the establishment of a comprehensive database of Ghanaians living abroad who require diplomatic and consular assistance. The initiative reflects the government's commitment to protecting Ghanaians' welfare and dignity, and ambassadors and high commissioners will be expected to prioritize consular assistance as a key performance indicator.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has demanded an independent audit of GH¢49.72 million spent evacuating 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, alleging discrepancies in expenditure records and citing GH¢27.18 million in chartered flight costs without corresponding invoices or operator identification. The party has given the government seven days to produce supporting documents including flight invoices, contracts, and payment vouchers.
19 October 2026 · The Chronicle →