Solomon Owusu has strongly defended Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, insisting that the minister has acted appropriately and in line with the country’s constitutional mandate. His remarks come in response to calls by the Minority Caucus for Ablakwa’s removal, following claims of diplomatic missteps and Ghana’s designation as a “migration risk” by the United States.
Speaking in an interview monitored by MyNewsGh, Owusu rejected what he described as a misguided perception that Ghana must be subservient to foreign powers, particularly the United States. He stressed that Ghana’s strength does not lie in military might or global superpower status, but in the rule of law, constitutional governance, and adherence to national principles.
“The mindset that sees Ghana as inferior or subservient to the United States is fundamentally wrong,” Owusu said. “We may not possess bombs or superpower status, but our strength lies in our laws, our Constitution, and the values we uphold as a sovereign nation.”
Owusu further explained that the Foreign Minister’s recent decisions, including those related to visa administration and diplomatic engagements, are consistent with Article 40 of Ghana’s Constitution. This provision mandates the state to promote and safeguard Ghana’s national interests in its dealings with the international community.
According to him, every action taken by the Foreign Minister must be assessed based on what best serves Ghana’s long-term interests, rather than partisan politics or public spectacle. He criticized the Minority Caucus for what he described as a misleading press conference that, in his view, distorted the Foreign Minister’s conduct.
Owusu urged political actors to prioritize the protection of Ghanaian professionals abroad and the broader national interest, rather than engaging in what he termed political theatrics.
Source: MyNewsGh.com
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