The government has officially annulled two controversial transactions initiated under the previous Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration, which sought to sell Ghana’s diplomatic properties in Nigeria and Zambia.
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, made the announcement in Parliament, emphasizing that the decision was fully endorsed by President John Mahama.
“Yesterday, I informed Parliament that with President Mahama’s full backing, we have canceled two transactions initiated by the previous government to sell Ghanaian diplomatic properties in Nigeria and Zambia,” Ablakwa stated.
He further revealed that efforts are underway to recover an unlawful part payment made in one of the deals. He assured the public that individuals involved—some of whom are currently at large—will be located and held accountable.
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“Determined efforts are underway to retrieve an illegal part payment. The masterminds behind this transaction, though currently on the run, will be found and sanctioned,” he asserted.
Ablakwa reassured Ghanaians that the current administration will not permit the sale of any diplomatic property, whether locally or across any of Ghana’s 71 diplomatic missions abroad.
“We mean it when we say no diplomatic property belonging to the people of Ghana will be sold under our watch,” he warned, cautioning any potential buyers.
The Minister reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to transparency, national interest, and the fight against state capture.
“Let it be known: none of our diplomatic properties—whether in Ghana or across our 71 missions—are up for sale. Hands off. We remain guided by the principles of ORAL, a firm rejection of state capture, and the supreme interest of our nation,” Ablakwa declared.
