President Mahama just stopped two sketchy deals that would have sold Ghanaian diplomatic buildings in Nigeria and Zambia. The previous leadership under Akufo-Addo and Bawumia set up these transactions before leaving office. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa shared this news with lawmakers during a recent meeting at parliament.
Ablakwa posted on Facebook last Saturday, March 29, making the government's position crystal clear. He stressed that Ghana will not sell any diplomatic property during their administration. The minister said they're already working to take back money that changed hands illegally as part of one deal. His team plans to make sure everyone involved faces the consequences of their actions.
The new administration promises to follow principles that put national interests first and reject what it calls "State Capture." It wants citizens to know it values these diplomatic assets highly. Ablakwa fired a direct message at anyone thinking about trying similar deals in the future with Ghana's embassies or consulates.
The minister's warning extended to all properties connected to Ghana's 71 diplomatic missions worldwide. His statement ended with a firm command to potential buyers or deal-makers: "hands off!" This marks a significant policy shift as the current administration works to protect assets they consider national treasures rather than real estate to be traded.
Ablakwa posted on Facebook last Saturday, March 29, making the government's position crystal clear. He stressed that Ghana will not sell any diplomatic property during their administration. The minister said they're already working to take back money that changed hands illegally as part of one deal. His team plans to make sure everyone involved faces the consequences of their actions.
The new administration promises to follow principles that put national interests first and reject what it calls "State Capture." It wants citizens to know it values these diplomatic assets highly. Ablakwa fired a direct message at anyone thinking about trying similar deals in the future with Ghana's embassies or consulates.
The minister's warning extended to all properties connected to Ghana's 71 diplomatic missions worldwide. His statement ended with a firm command to potential buyers or deal-makers: "hands off!" This marks a significant policy shift as the current administration works to protect assets they consider national treasures rather than real estate to be traded.
