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
MP for North Tongu and Foreign Affairs Minister who has supported SHS students and coordinated repatriation of Ghanaians from distress situations abroad.
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Joy Online
… Addressing a news conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Accra, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the support was designed to help the returnees rebuild their lives after returning under difficult circumstances. …
Ablakwa announces GH¢5,500 support package for South Africa evacueesJoy Online
Ghana has signalled its intention to deepen cooperation with Australia by leveraging the country’s expertise in sustainable mining and renewable energy, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has said. …
Ghana seeks Australia’s expertise in sustainable mining, renewable energyJoy Online
… The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, received the ambassador-designate at a brief ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, 24 July 2026, the ministry posted on social media. …
Ghana, Lebanon pledge stronger ties in education, trade and manufacturingThe Ghanaian Times
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that two Ghanaians have been killed following a resurgence of xenophobic violence in South Africa. …
2 Ghanaians killed in renewed xenophobic attacks in SA — Foreign Affairs MinisterJoy Online
… Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs, announced the measures at a media briefing in Accra on Monday on recent consular developments and Ghana’s diplomatic engagements. …
Government probes reported recruitment of Ghanaians into Russia-Ukraine warJoy Online
Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that 623 Ghanaians affected by the June 29 floods have qualified for the government’s free passport replacement programme. …
Foreign Affairs Ministry approves 623 free passport replacements for June 29 flood victimsJoy Online
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that an estimated 272 Ghanaians are believed to have been drawn into the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war since 2022, many of them lured through fraudulent job offers before being deployed to the frontlines. …
272 Ghanaians recruited into Russia-Ukraine war since 2022, about 55 dead – AblakwaJoy Online
Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed that the government is providing consular assistance to Asante Akyem North Member of Parliament, Kwame Ohene Frimpong. …
We’re providing consular support to detained Asante Akyem North MP – AblakwaJoy Online
… The commitment was made during a meeting between Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and Nigeria’s High Commissioner-designate to Ghana, Shehu ILU Barde, after the envoy presented his letters of credence. …
Ghana, Nigeria commit to stronger trade cooperation under AfCFTAJoy Online
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on the Nigerian government to investigate allegations of attacks on properties belonging to Ghanaian business mogul Sir Sam Jonah. …
Ablakwa calls for investigation into alleged on Sam Jonah’s investments in NigeriaSamuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP for North Tongu, has donated bicycles to 100 newly enrolled day students in the constituency, as part of a broader support package for all 2,269 new SHS students that includes mattresses, chop boxes, exercise books, and sanitary pads for female students.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP for North Tongu, has donated bicycles to 100 newly enrolled day students in the constituency, as part of a broader support package for all 2,269 new SHS students that includes mattresses, chop boxes, exercise books, and sanitary pads for female students.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
North Tongu MP and Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has provided essential supplies including chop boxes, mattresses, exercise books, and hygiene products to 2,269 newly admitted SHS students in the constituency as part of his annual support programme.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs and PRESEC alumnus, rewarded the school's NSMQ-winning contestants with MacBooks, teaching staff with laptops, cash, and a holiday treat. He also announced delivery of a special NSMQ bus to the school in December.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Minority has questioned the government's reported GH¢49 million expenditure for evacuating 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, requesting detailed records to verify the spending despite supporting the evacuation itself.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Minority in Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has raised concerns that the Minister of Foreign Affairs's announced figures for the 2026 evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa at a cost of GH¢49.72 million cannot be fully verified against underlying records, citing discrepancies with earlier public accounts.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Minority in Parliament is demanding comprehensive documentary evidence to support the government's reported expenditure of GH¢49.7 million on the voluntary evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The Minority says financial and operational records are necessary to enable Parliament and the public to independently verify how the funds were spent.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority is demanding a detailed breakdown of the government's reported GH¢49.7 million expenditure on the evacuation and reintegration of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, arguing that the humanitarian nature of the exercise does not exempt it from public scrutiny.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the repatriation of musician Barosky, who was stranded in the United Kingdom. The Ministry fully sponsored his return as part of its consular mandate and is providing psychosocial support and reintegration financial assistance.
8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Foreign Ministry has facilitated the repatriation of 6,936 distressed Ghanaians since 2025, including 4,972 from countries such as Libya, Cambodia and Kuwait, and 1,964 recently evacuated from South Africa. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the government is committed to protecting the welfare and dignity of Ghanaian citizens abroad.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will establish a Ghanaian Diaspora Consular Fund to finance emergency assistance, evacuations, and repatriations for Ghanaians in distress abroad. The announcement follows the evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa during a resurgence of xenophobic attacks.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Legal Green Association of the Ghana School of Law will hold its maiden Law Students' Conference on September 11, 2026, in Accra, bringing together law students from LLB, Pre-Bar and Professional Law School programmes to discuss legal practice, political leadership, the legislative process, legal ethics and youth participation in governance.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament has called for a detailed breakdown of the GH¢49.7 million reportedly spent by the government on evacuating and reintegrating Ghanaians from South Africa, saying the disclosure must be accompanied by transparency and accountability to enable Parliament and the public to understand how funds were utilised.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, has called for greater transparency over the GH¢49.72 million the government spent to evacuate 1,900 Ghanaians from South Africa during xenophobic attacks, saying transparency and value for money remain important principles of public expenditure.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has repatriated 4,972 Ghanaians from distress situations across ten countries since 2025, with the largest number (3,807) coming from Libya. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the repeated evacuations have placed significant financial and logistical strain on the state, prompting plans to establish a dedicated Ghanaian Diaspora Consular Fund for emergency financing.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to launch a Ghanaian Diaspora Consular Fund to provide emergency support to Ghanaians facing distress or crisis abroad, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced. The initiative follows the government's evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa amid concerns for their safety.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
International relations expert Dr Ishmael Hlovor has defended the government's GH¢49.7 million expenditure on evacuating 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, arguing that emergency operations naturally incur higher costs because services such as flights cannot be secured at planned-travel rates.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government spent GH¢33.72 million on the emergency evacuation of 1,900 Ghanaians from South Africa, while businessman Ibrahim Mahama's Engineers and Planners contributed GH¢16 million, bringing the total cost to GH¢49.72 million, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that 1,964 Ghanaian nationals have been evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks and deteriorating security conditions. The evacuation, which ran from May 27 to September 4, 2026, prioritised vulnerable groups and was undertaken using both chartered and commercial flights, with Ghana being the first country to evacuate its nationals in response to the escalating tensions.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The government evacuated 1,900 Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, spending GH¢49.72 million on chartered flights, accommodation, medical care, and reintegration support across two phases in May-June and the second phase. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the evacuation demonstrated the government's commitment to protecting citizens in dangerous situations.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former SSNIT Board Chairperson Elizabeth Ohene responds to a Chief Justice video in which he praised SSNIT's current condition and questioned what happened during the preceding eight years, arguing that the current management is also seeking strategic investors for hotels and that the institution's turnaround was not as miraculous as portrayed.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the government is delivering an ultramodern VIP Lounge at Accra International Airport using a private-sector partnership model, financed through corporate social responsibility contributions from Ghanaian businesses rather than taxpayer funds. The Foreign Ministry's Estate Bureau is supervising the construction, and the facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says the VIP Lounge project at Accra International Airport will be completed and handed over before the end of the year without taxpayer funds, financed entirely through corporate social responsibility contributions from local Ghanaian businesses.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has concluded its evacuation of citizens affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa, bringing about 1,900 Ghanaians back home across two phases. The second phase brought 1,000 evacuees and included reintegration support, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that Ghana will be represented at the funeral of Professor Jason Atta Kwei Arday, the University of Cambridge's youngest Black professor who was born in Britain to Ghanaian parents. President John Mahama has sent a letter of condolence, and the minister said the government stands with the Arday family during mourning.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs, has called for earnest introspection and a new leadership paradigm anchored in tolerance and compassion to address persistent conflicts, terrorism, violent extremism and humanitarian crises across Africa. He told the African Union's Executive Council that African leaders must change attitudes and approaches rather than continue to normalise the tragedies plaguing the continent.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa held bilateral talks with his Serbian counterpart Marko Đurić on the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Belgrade, focusing on deepening cooperation in agriculture and other areas of mutual interest. President John Dramani Mahama also met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, calling on NAM members to translate commitments into concrete action.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has called on African leaders to adopt a new leadership paradigm that translates the continent's natural resources into opportunities for youth and addresses the deeper social and economic conditions driving instability, poverty, and migration. He told the African Union Executive Council's 26th Extraordinary Session that leaders must change their mindset and approach to governance beyond existing conflict prevention frameworks.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is engaging multiple foreign powers—Russia, the US, China, the EU, and the UK—in negotiations over trade, investment, energy, defence, and mineral exploration, reflecting a strategy of diplomatic diversification rather than alignment with a single partner. The article examines how Ghana uses its resources and strategic position to bargain with competing powers while managing the risk of shifting dependence rather than achieving genuine autonomy.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama will participate in a high-level meeting in Belgrade marking the 65th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement on August 31 and September 1, 2026, at the invitation of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. The commemoration will bring together leaders to reflect on the movement's history and discuss its relevance to contemporary global challenges, with Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa leading the delegation.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister, addressed the African Union Executive Council's extraordinary meeting on Conflict Resolution and Prevention in Angola, calling on African leaders to undertake an honest assessment of the causes of conflicts and urge them to prioritize job creation and addressing factors such as injustice, lack of opportunities for youth, underdevelopment, corruption, and resource exploitation.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →