8 h. ago CDM demands accountability from Foreign Affairs Ministry over LGBTQ+ vote abstention

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has called on the Government of Ghana to provide a full and transparent explanation for its decision to abstain from the UN vote on the LGBTQ+ mandate.

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5 d. ago Ablakwa’s Diplomacy, Antwi’s Partisanship, and Kubi’s Statesmanship

A master painter's brushstrokes are not just about colour, but about the canvas. Some try to mimic Okudzeto Ablakwa's investigative artistry, but their canvas is tainted by bias. Ablakwa's work is like a masterpiece crafted with fact, painted with integrity, and displayed with transparency. Others may try to replicate the style, but their art lacks the depth and credibility. Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has clarified the country's stance on the controversial abstention from the United Nations Human Rights Council vote on LGBTQ+ rights.

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5 d. ago Sam George reaffirms stance on LGBTQ+, demands swift parliamentary action

Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Samuel Nartey George, has reaffirmed his unwavering stance on LGBTQ+ matters following Ghana’s recent abstention from a vote on draft resolution L.24. In a post shared on Facebook, Mr Nartey stated, “My position on the matter of LGBTQ+ remains steadfast. I have read the full statement Ghana made on the […]

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5 d. ago Abstention is complicity – Minority caucus blasts gov’t over LGBTQ vote

The Minority Caucus has condemned government’s decision to abstain from a crucial vote on LGBTQ issues at the United Nations Human Rights Council.

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6 d. ago Ghana did not vote on LGBTQ+ support – Foreign Affairs Minister clarifies UN abstention

Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has refuted what he describes as misleading media reports purporting that Ghana had compromised its stance by abstaining from a crucial vote on an Anti homosexuality motion tabled at the United Nations.

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6 d. ago Mahama can’t be trusted to defend Ghana’s values against LGBTQ+ – Ntim Fordjour

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama for Ghana’s recent abstention from a United Nations vote on LGBTQ+ rights.

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3 w. ago Fraudulent scheme at Ghana’s mission in Washington D.C. rakes in $4.8m annually – Ablakwa 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has referred Mr Frederick Kwarteng, a former Information Technology Officer at Ghana’s Diplomatic Mission in Washington, DC, U.S.A, to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Attorney General for prosecution.

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4 w. ago Gov’t appeals for logistical support to evacuate Ghanaians amid Israel

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration is urgently appealing for logistical assistance to support the ongoing emergency evacuation of Ghanaian nationals from Iran in the wake of escalating tensions and conflict between Iran and Israel.

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