Samuel Jinapor questions expected economic benefits of Ghana’s proposed BRICS partnership
The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has questioned the benefits outlined by the government for Ghana’s proposed partnership with BRICS, describing the expectations as unrealistic.
The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has expressed skepticism about the economic advantages projected by the government regarding Ghana's proposed partnership with BRICS. During an interview on JoyNews’ Newsfile on October 17, 2026, Mr. Jinapor, representing the Damongo constituency, contended that these expectations were unrealistic.
He emphasized that Ghana would still need approval from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to access specific types of financial aid. This, in his opinion, would restrict the opportunities highlighted by the Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, as potential benefits of the partnership. Mr. Jinapor acknowledged that the government's decision to engage with BRICS, alongside the G20 and the New Development Bank, was a notable step.
However, he insisted that the anticipated benefits should be evaluated with a degree of realism. His remarks came after Foreign Affairs Minister Ablakwa's assertion that Ghana was pursuing partnership status with BRICS, rather than full membership, as part of broader international collaboration efforts.
Written by urgent.news from MyJoyOnline Ghana's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
