'Stand firm, stay focused' – NDC regional chairmen throw support behind Ablakwa

The Regional Chairmen’s Caucus of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has declared its unwavering support for Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa amid what it describes as personal attacks and false allegations against him by the Minority in Parliament and the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a statement issued on November 11, 2026, the caucus, representing NDC regional chairmen across Ghana’s 16 regions and branches abroad, defended the minister’s integrity and praised his performance since assuming office. The group described the allegations against Ablakwa as deliberate attempts to undermine his credibility, tarnish his reputation and distract the government from delivering on its Reset Agenda. It argued that the attacks were rooted in resentment towards Ablakwa and other NDC members who demanded accountability from the previous NPP administration while in opposition. The caucus said the NDC owed Ghanaians a duty to honour the mandate given to the party by delivering on its promises, adding that the progress recorded at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs demonstrated the government’s commitment. It cited the signing of about 30 visa waiver agreements within a relatively short period as one of the minister’s major achievements, describing the feat as unprecedented in Ghana’s diplomatic history since independence. The statement also praised Ghana’s leadership at the United Nations in securing recognition of the transatlantic trafficking and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity. According to the caucus, the diplomatic achievement represents a significant step towards securing reparatory justice for Africans. On domestic services, the group commended Ablakwa for reducing passport fees, improving processing times and introducing courier delivery services to make passport acquisition easier for Ghanaians. It further praised his efforts to protect Ghanaians living abroad, particularly his role in evacuating citizens caught up in the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa and supporting their reintegration after their return. The caucus said the minister’s interventions had strengthened the confidence of Ghanaians in the diaspora in their government’s commitment to their welfare and safety. Meanwhile, the group questioned the credibility of the allegations against Ablakwa, arguing that individuals associated with the previous NPP administration, which it accused of presiding over major corruption cases, were now making accusations against him. It called on the Attorney General to expedite action on pending corruption-related cases involving the previous administration. The caucus concluded by urging Ablakwa to remain focused on his responsibilities, assuring him of its full support as he continues to represent Ghana’s interests internationally. AK/AMSource: www.ghanaweb.com
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