Veteran journalist and managing editor Kwesi Pratt Jnr has strongly criticised members of the Minority in Parliament over their call for the removal of Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, describing the demand as misplaced and inconsistent.
Speaking during a public discussion, Pratt expressed deep frustration with the Minority’s position, questioning their sudden outrage over Ghana’s foreign policy posture. He argued that the criticisms directed at Ablakwa ignore the broader global context and Ghana’s long established diplomatic principles.
The Minority had earlier accused the foreign affairs minister of making statements that could damage Ghana’s international relations, particularly regarding comments on sensitive global issues. They claimed such positions could expose the country to diplomatic or economic consequences and therefore warranted his removal from office.
Pratt rejected that argument, saying Ghana’s foreign policy has historically been guided by respect for international law, justice, and Pan African solidarity. He stressed that Ghana has previously taken similar positions without facing the dire outcomes now being suggested. According to him, several international bodies and global actors have also expressed views aligned with Ghana’s stance, making the Minority’s concerns difficult to justify.
He further questioned the credibility of the Minority’s sudden alarm, asking where they had been during past national and international issues that required strong parliamentary oversight. Pratt suggested that the call for Ablakwa’s removal appears more politically motivated than rooted in genuine concern for Ghana’s diplomatic interests.
The comments have intensified political debate over the conduct of Ghana’s foreign policy and the responsibilities of Parliament in holding public officials accountable without politicising critical national issues.
