Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa
United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19807.0Global Dominance: 0.05%Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is a Ghanaian politician and member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), representing the North Tongu constituency in Parliament. Known for his advocacy on issues of accountability and governance, Ablakwa chairs the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) committee, which is tasked with identifying and retrieving looted state assets in Ghana. His leadership in this initiative underscores his commitment to combating corruption and enhancing transparency in the country.
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Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana's foreign affairs minister, attended a wreath-laying event at Christiansborg Castle in Accra.
African and Caribbean leaders adopted a 19-point reparations plan in GhanaUnited States· 2026-06-21
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is the Foreign Minister of Ghana who spoke about the convergence achieved in the movement for reparations.
«Αιώνες δουλεμπορίου»: Ηγέτες της Αφρικής απαιτούν αποζημιώσεις
Greece· 2026-06-21
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa lodged a formal protest with the United Nations on behalf of the Ghanaian government following an attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon.
Ghana demands UN investigation into attack on its peacekeepers in Lebanon
Ghana· 2026-03-07
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is the Ghanaian counterpart to Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Nigeria Congratulates Ghana on 69th Independence Day
Nigeria· 2026-03-06
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa discusses the dangers of African citizens being lured into the war.
Direkt – Kriget i Ukraina – USA ber Ukraina om hjälp med drönare
Sweden· 2026-03-05
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa assured that no Ghanaian has been killed or injured in the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
No Ghanaian casualties in Middle East conflict — Foreign MinistryGhana· 2026-03-04Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the evacuation of Ghana's embassy staff in Iran amid escalating tensions.
Ghana evacuates Embassy staff from Iran as tensions escalateGhana· 2026-03-03Baba Sadiq extended appreciation to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, for his support.
‘Profoundly Honoured’ — Baba Sadiq reacts to appointment as Ghana's envoy to NigeriaGhana· 2026-03-02
The appointment was announced on Sunday, March 1, 2026, by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
From Creative leader to Diplomat: Who is Baba Sadiq? Five facts about Ghana’s Nigeria envoyGhana· 2026-03-02
Baba Sadiq extended appreciation to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, for his support.
‘Profoundly Honoured’ — Baba Sadiq reacts to appointment as Nigeria’s envoyGhana· 2026-03-02The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced the appointment of two journalists.
Valentina Ofori-Afriyie and Fred Duhoe get appointments at Foreign MinistryGhana· 2026-03-02
Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa led a Ghanaian delegation to discuss the recruitment of Ghanaians into the Russian army.
55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine warGhana· 2026-02-28
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa stated that 272 Ghanaians have been lured into fighting since 2022, with approximately 55 killed.
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Moldova· 2026-02-27
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s foreign minister, reported that 272 Ghanaians are believed to have been lured into battle since 2022.
Ghana says at least 55 of its people killed after Russia ‘lured’ them to fight Ukraine | Ukraine
United Kingdom· 2026-02-27Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa led a government delegation to visit the two Ghanaian prisoners of war.
Captured on the frontline: How two Ghanaians ended up in Russia’s warGhana· 2026-02-26
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ghana who engaged in talks with President Zelenskyy over the release of two Ghanaian nationals held in Ukraine.
Ukraine: Ghana in talks with Zelenskyy over release of two nationalsGhana· 2026-02-25
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs who visited Kyiv to discuss the issue of Ghanaian prisoners of war.
Ghanaian fighters captured in Ukraine: Countries pledge cooperation under Geneva ConventionsGhana· 2026-02-25Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa signed the grant agreement on behalf of Ghana.
Japan supports Northern Region hospitals with $20m grantGhana· 2026-02-23
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is the Ghanaian Minister of Foreign Affairs who led the delegation to Burkina Faso.
Coopération Burkina-Ghana: le Premier ministre reçoit le ministre ghanéen des Affaires étrangères
Burkina Faso· 2026-02-23
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa praised the leadership and vision of the Presidents of Burkina Faso and Ghana.
Coopération Burkina – Ghana : 7 accords signésBurkina Faso· 2026-02-23
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ghana who disclosed the outcome of his official visit to Burkina Faso.
Ghana, Burkina Faso sign 7 agreements after talksGhana· 2026-02-21Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ghana visiting Burkina Faso.
Coopération Burkina-Ghana: le chef de la diplomatie ghanéenne en visite à OuagadougouBurkina Faso· 2026-02-19
The Ghanaian delegation was led by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
Latvia places Ghanaian student’s death probe under Interior Ministry supervisionGhana· 2026-02-19
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa had earlier summoned Ambassador Sergei Berdnikov to formally register the government’s strong displeasure.
Identity of Russian who leaked videos of Ghanaian women confirmed as Vladislav Liulkov, 36Ghana· 2026-02-18
Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa instructed the summons of the Russian Ambassador to address the situation.
Russian envoy pledges cooperation as Ghana registers formal protest over "atrocious conduct" of alleged nationalGhana· 2026-02-18
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed the Government's immediate response to the tragedy in a Facebook post.
8 Ghanaians dead in Titao massacre: Government issues urgent warning over travel after terror strikeGhana· 2026-02-17
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, was among the attendees.
No more foreign funds for cocoa: No mineral will be exported without processing - President MahamaGhana· 2026-02-16
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, was among the attendees.
Mahama: We’ll end foreign funding for cocoa purchases; process all minerals by 2030Ghana· 2026-02-14Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced the expectation of more visa waiver agreements this year.
We expect more visa waivers this year – AblakwaGhana· 2026-02-12Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has called on his counterparts across Africa to support Ghana’s plan to table a motion on slavery at the United Nations.
Back Ghana’s slavery resolution at UN, Ablakwa urges AU Foreign MinistersGhana· 2026-02-11