Member of Parliament for North Tongu and Foreign Affairs Minister-designate, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said he’s prepared for a second round of vetting if the Minority MPs deem it necessary. During his vetting on Friday, January 31, Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin questioned Ablakwa about his quest to expose state officials who have looted state lands. The Minority…
Attorney General and Justice Minister-Designate, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has robustly defended the constitutionality of the government’s “Operation Recover All Loot” (ORAL) team, describing it as a vital mechanism to promote accountability and recover stolen state resources. During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, January 13, 2025, Dr Ayine dismissed concerns about the legal…
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has accused the government of rushing through questionable contracts, which he claims undermine fiscal responsibility and the principles of transparency and accountability. At the center of Ablakwa’s allegations is a $750,000 electronic servicing contract approved by the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB). In a post shared…
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu and Chairman of John Mahama’s newly formed “Operation Recover All Loot” (ORAL) team, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has emphasized that the group’s mission is to recover the country’s stolen resources, not to engage in political witch-hunting. The five-member team, established by President-elect John Dramani Mahama, includes Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa…
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has expressed his deep gratitude and sense of responsibility after being appointed Chairman of the newly formed anti-corruption unit, Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), by President-elect John Dramani Mahama. In a post on his Facebook page, Ablakwa stated: “I humbly accept to chair this ORAL Team…
Former Auditor-General, Daniel Yao Domelovo has called on the Auditor General to investigate and surcharge individuals if breaches are found in the use of funds allocated for the National Cathedral project. Speaking on Joy FM’s Newsnight on Monday, November 25, Mr Domelovo supported a recommendation by the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) for…
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has cleared Reverend Victor Kusi Boateng of allegations regarding the possession of dual passports under different names. In January 2023, North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa petitioned CHRAJ to investigate Rev. Kusi Boateng, Secretary to the National Cathedral Board of Trustees, over claims of conflict of…
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has expressed disappointment in Chief of Staff, Fre Madam Osei Opare in commenting about the allegations described the issue as untrue and propagandist which should not be allowed in the education sector. “You know it is not true, so let us focus on things that…
The Ministry of Education has launched a full investigation into allegations made by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu regarding the supply of expired food items to some Senior High Schools (SHSs) across the country. Ablakwa had claimed that 22,000 bags of expired and repackaged rice were distributed to SHSs across…
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has raised concerns about a purported visa processing scandal involving Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration. He alleges that the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration hastily signed a questionable contract for visa processing just weeks ahead of leaving office, raising eyebrows among various stakeholders. In a…
