The Minority Caucus in Parliament has voiced its opposition to Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa’s appointment as Foreign Affairs Minister, citing concerns over his conduct and responses during the screening process.
During Tuesday’s parliamentary session, Minority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin reaffirmed the caucus’ position, stating that they could not support Ablakwa’s appointment under the current circumstances.
In a symbolic act of protest, Afenyo-Markin washed his hands after First Minority Deputy Whip Habib Iddrisu poured water on them, signifying the Minority’s disengagement from the approval process.
The Minority had also previously abstained from voting on Samuel Nartey George’s approval.
Regarding the issue, Afenyo-Markin stated: “Let me without equivocation state that we will proceed with the same abstinence. We abstain from his decision. It is solely a Majority call. All the sins of Ablakwa are upon their head.”
He added: “This one, we are washing our hands to tell them that every sin at the Airport Hills and I am cleaning my hands to tell them that we are not part of the sins he has committed. All the Airport Hills sins are on their head.”
“If tomorrow he and his ORAL start pursuing you, it is on your head. But if he repents and comes back to this house, we will accept him.”
