President John Dramani Mahama has extolled the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, as one of the hardest-working members in his administration.
President Mahama says the North Tongu Member of Parliament’s efforts have advanced Ghana’s interests on the international stage, saying Ablakwa has consistently delivered results in every assignment entrusted to him.
At a sod-cutting ceremony of the Juapong Model Market in the Volta Region on Thursday, July 16, 2026, Mahama commended Ablakwa for what he described as his exceptional commitment to serving Ghana.
“Being here, I must tell you that he is among my hardest-working ministers. In every critical assignment that I have given him, it is he who has done the legwork,” the President said.
He singled out Ablakwa’s efforts in securing international backing for Ghana’s resolution on reparations at the United Nations, saying the Foreign Affairs Minister successfully engaged countries to support the initiative.
Mahama further praised the Minister for leading the evacuation of Ghanaians caught in conflict-prone areas, describing the operation as a major diplomatic milestone.
“The repatriation of our citizens… it was he who did the legwork. He arranged the charter flights to airlift our citizens safely home,” the President stated.
Mahama further revealed that Ablakwa had procured 100 deep freezers for traders who would be affected by the redevelopment of the Juapong Market, describing the gesture as support to help cushion them during the construction period.
The President thanked the minister for his dedication and urged residents to continue supporting the development initiatives being rolled out in the constituency.
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