The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has referred Frederick Kwarteng, a former IT Officer at Ghana’s Diplomatic Mission in Washington, DC, U.S.A, to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Attorney General for prosecution. This follows incriminating findings from a Special Audit Team, which uncovered instances of fraud, conflictsContinue Reading
Ghana is poised to benefit from a wave of new employment opportunities and investment partnerships following high-level bilateral talks with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The two nations have committed to deepening cooperation across strategic sectors, including renewable energy, artificial intelligence, education, healthcare, aviation, and defence. As part of theContinue Reading
Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to deporting all foreign nationals involved in illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. Speaking to members of the Ghanaian community in Lagos, Nigeria, the Minister underscored President Mahama’s stance on protecting the country’s natural resources. “President Mahama has said thatContinue Reading
The Foreign Affairs Minister says passport acquisition declined by 20,000 year-on-year after the fee increment was enforced by the previous government. He described this as a harsh decision that affected citizens both in Ghana and abroad. Speaking to hundreds of Ghanaians in Lagos, Nigeria, the sector minister assured them thatContinue Reading
The Minister for Foreign Affairs has given firm assurance to Ghanaians living abroad of the ministry’s commitment to safeguarding and protecting the dignity of every citizen in the diaspora. The Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, stated that he has decided to embark on quarterly visits to any of Ghana’s 71 missionsContinue Reading
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that the ministry spends approximately $15 million each year on rent for Foreign Service Officers stationed abroad. He described the figure as a major strain on the ministry’s budget, stressing the need for long-term solutions. To address the issue, theContinue Reading
Minister nominee for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called for a return to the vision of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, to drive reforms within the African Union (AU). According to him, the AU’s effectiveness in addressing Africa’s challenges depends on bold institutional reforms inspiredContinue Reading
The Board of Directors of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) Plc has explained that the renewal of a $750,000 contract this month is not exceptional but a normal process, necessary for the continuous provision of critical and essential services to the bank. The Board said in a statement that theContinue Reading
The Chairperson of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Team, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has raised serious concerns about the alleged transfer of GH₵60 million to the Office of the President for “special operations” just days before President Akufo-Addo is set to leave office. In a post on Facebook, Mr AblakwaContinue Reading
North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has raised alarm over what he describes as “reckless and unpatriotic” behaviour by officials in the outgoing Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration. According to him, intercepted memos reveal a surge in last-minute contract approvals and rushed payments ahead of the January 7, 2025, government transition. In aContinue Reading