The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has reaffirmed his side’s disapproval of the nomination of Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs.
According to him, the North Tongu MP has failed to submit key documents requested by the Appointments Committee regarding his earnings and assets, raising concerns about transparency.
“Mr. Speaker, the nominee has submitted only two out of the nine documents requested by the Committee. We believe that he who comes to equity must come with clean hands. He has made a name for himself by questioning public servants and politicians about their sources of income. If you demand accountability from others, you must also be willing to submit yourself to the same standard,” Afenyo-Markin stated on the floor of Parliament.
He further accused Ablakwa of inconsistencies, citing his past scrutiny of individuals’ travel records and birth certificates.
While clarifying that he does not seek to frustrate Ablakwa’s political career, Afenyo-Markin insisted that the Minority could not support his nomination due to what he described as a lack of accountability.
“We, the Minority, have decided to wash our hands off his approval. Every sin at Airport Hills, we are not part of it. Carry your own cross. If he repents, we will welcome him – ‘Awaawaa atoo,’” Afenyo-Markin added.
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