Foreign Affairs Minister Ablakwa Urged to Delegate Administrative Duties, Says Veteran Journalist
Kwesi Pratt Jnr, Managing Editor of The Insight, advised Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to let ministry staff handle routine administrative matters
In Brief
- •Kwesi Pratt Jnr, Managing Editor of The Insight, advised Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to let ministry staff handle routine administrative matters
- •Pratt warned that the minister’s direct involvement in day‑to‑day communication could expose him to unnecessary scrutiny
- •He highlighted the ministry’s existing structure of deputy ministers, chief directors and departmental heads
- •Pratt called for proper training and orientation for ministers beyond political loyalty
- •The comments come amid New Patriotic Party pressure over a GH¢49.72 million evacuation expense for 1,964 Ghanaians
Why It Matters
The advice reflects concerns about governance efficiency and ministerial accountability in Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Ministry. If the minister continues to micromanage, it may hinder timely decision‑making and expose the office to criticism over routine administrative issues. The broader debate also ties into ongoing scrutiny of ministerial conduct and financial transparency, particularly regarding the recent evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa.
Key Details
- Evacuation Expenditure
- GH¢49.72 million
- Number of Ghanaians Evacuated
- 1,964
- Date of NPP Demonstration
- November 3, 2026
- Minister’s Role
- Foreign Affairs Minister
- Advice Source
- Kwesi Pratt Jnr, Managing Editor, The Insight
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