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Abu Jinapor describes South Africa evacuation as alleged scheme to siphon public funds

The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has accused Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa of failing to ensure accountability over the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa, describing the arrangement as an alleged scheme to siphon public funds. He maintained that the Minority’s demand for an independent investigation was part … The post…

MP Samuel Abu Jinapor has called for the resignation of Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over allegations of financial irregularities in the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa. Jinapor argues that the discrepancies in the financial records and allegations of unfulfilled payments to evacuees warrant the minister stepping aside for an independent investigation.

He insists that the Foreign Affairs Minister, as the political head of the ministry, has a responsibility to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of public funds and warns that the Minority could pursue legal action if the minister does not resign.

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