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Ningo Traditional Council Rejects Alleged Establishment of Igbo Kingdom in Old Ningo, Calls for Government Intervention
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Ningo Traditional Council Rejects Alleged Establishment of Igbo Kingdom in Old Ningo, Calls for Government Intervention

The Ningo Traditional Council has issued a strong call for urgent government intervention following reports of an alleged attempt by a self-proclaimed King of the Igbos to establish a kingdom within the Ningo Paramountcy, specifically in Old Ningo. In a formal letter addressed to the Minister for Interior, routed through the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, the Council expressed deep concern over media publications suggesting the creation of a new kingdom by a non-native on their ancestral lands. The letter, signed by HRM Nene Osragbo Djangmah XII—Paramount Chief and President of the Ningo Traditional Council—outlines several critical points reached after an emergency meeting on July 8, 2025. Key highlights from the letter include: Historic Hospitality and Territorial Int...
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Prime Minister Modi’s visit a defining moment in Ghana-India relations – Okudzeto Ablakwa
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Prime Minister Modi’s visit a defining moment in Ghana-India relations – Okudzeto Ablakwa

Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, has described the upcoming two-day state visit of Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi as “a defining moment in Ghana-India relations,” signalling a new chapter in strategic partnership, trade, and South-South cooperation.The visit, scheduled for Wednesday, 2nd July, to Thursday, 3rd July, 2025, is the first by an Indian Prime Minister in three decades.It comes at a time when Ghana and India are strengthening their long-standing ties, driven by mutual interests in trade, technology, agriculture, health, and diplomacy.Prime Minister Modi’s visit is expected to reaffirm India’s commitment to Ghana’s development and unlock new areas of cooperation between the two nations.Speaking at a media briefing in Accra on Tuesday, Mr. Ab...
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Foreign Affairs Minister receives open letters of Vietnam’s Ambassador-designate to Ghana
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Foreign Affairs Minister receives open letters of Vietnam’s Ambassador-designate to Ghana

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, has received the Open Letters of the Ambassador-Designate of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Ghana, Mr. Bui Quoc Hung, in a brief ceremony held on Monday, June 9, 2025. Welcoming the Ambassador-Designate, Mr. Ablakwa congratulated him on his appointment and expressed confidence in his ability to further enhance the longstanding and cordial relations between Ghana and Vietnam. The Minister also commended Vietnam for its commitment to global peace and security, particularly through its contributions to international peacekeeping missions. The meeting served as a platform to reflect on the historic bonds shared by the two nations, with both parties highlighting the significance of over six decades of bilateral coo...
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Foreign Affairs Minister rolls out reforms to address “poor” services at Ghana Missions abroad
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Foreign Affairs Minister rolls out reforms to address “poor” services at Ghana Missions abroad

Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, has unveiled a comprehensive set of reforms aimed at transforming service delivery at Ghana’s embassies and consulates across the globe. This follows mounting public dissatisfaction, including a recent article by Professor Kojo Dei, which described disheartening experiences at two Ghanaian missions. The Foreign Affairs Minister, in a strongly worded statement, acknowledged the widespread concerns, described them as “justified grievances,” and assured Ghanaians that decisive actions were being taken under the Mahama administration’s Reset Agenda. “Such condemnable conduct won’t be allowed on my watch,” Mr Ablakwa stated, adding that while many of Ghana’s missions were known for excellence, empathy, and professionalis...
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Ablakwa pays two-day working visit to UAE 
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Ablakwa pays two-day working visit to UAE 

Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs has paid a two-day official working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).  The visit was at the invitation of the UAE Government.  Mr Ablakwa in a statement said he was warmly received by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of UAE, who also serves as Minister for Foreign Affairs.   Mr Ablakwa further held constructive meetings with Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State of the UAE, Madam Lana Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister for Political Affairs, the Ministers of Foreign Trade, Investment, and captains of industry.   He said a significant outcome was the signing of an agreement to commence the first ever high-level political consultations in the str...
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Foreign Minister Announces Arrest in Fraudulent Sale of Ghana’s Diplomatic Property in Nigeria
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Foreign Minister Announces Arrest in Fraudulent Sale of Ghana’s Diplomatic Property in Nigeria

Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has officially announced the arrest of Bright Mensah Bonsu, a central figure suspected to be behind the attempted fraudulent sale of a prime diplomatic property belonging to Ghana in Lagos, Nigeria. The arrest follows months of investigations into the suspicious transaction, which saw Bonsu receive US$1.5 million in cash after presenting documents falsely indicating the sale of the beachfront property owned by Ghana’s High Commission in Nigeria. Authorities have confirmed that the funds were never deposited into any official government accounts, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has no record of the cash being declared. Bright Mensah Bonsu, who has described himself as a special aide to the late Ghana High Commissi...
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We will serve in utmost diligence – Ablakwa assures President Mahama
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We will serve in utmost diligence – Ablakwa assures President Mahama

Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has assured President John Dramani Mahama of an utmost diligent performance from he and his colleague Ministers.  Speaking on behalf of his colleague Ministers during the swearing-in ceremony, Mr Ablakwa said they would serve the President and the nation with utmost diligence. He rendered his heartfelt appreciation to President Mahama for the confidence reposed in them. "We wish to assure His Excellency the President and the people of Ghana that we do not take this confidence for granted and we do not take lightly the responsibility that has been put in our hands," Mr Ablakwa stated during their swearing-in by President Mahama at the seat of Government in Accra. "We make a solemn pledge that we shall serve the pe...
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