Samuel Abu Jinapor (R)vaddressing the press in Parliament
The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has pledged to defend Ghana’s sovereignty and constitutional order in the face of what it describes as dangerous shifts in the country’s foreign policy.
Addressing a press conference in Accra, the caucus raised concerns over both an agreement with the United States to accept deportees and the government’s public stance on the Gaza conflict.
According to Ranking Member Samuel Abu Jinapor, the deportee deal violates Article 75 of the Constitution, while the Gaza statements risk compromising Ghana’s reputation for impartiality.
“These matters raise significant constitutional, legal, and policy questions that bear directly on Ghana’s sovereignty, international image, and diplomatic posture,” he stressed.
The caucus accused the Executive of repeatedly sidelining Parliament in the conduct of foreign policy, citing both the deportee arrangement and past controversies such as the Guantanamo Bay transfers.
“The fact that we, the minority members, had to learn of this development in the media is very concerning,” Jinapor said.
They also warned that Ghana’s image could be tarnished internationally if the country is perceived as aligning itself with the United States’ controversial immigration enforcement or taking sides in the Middle East conflict.
“To associate Ghana with such policies could have several negative implications for our country,” the caucus stated.
Reaffirming their oversight role, the Minority insisted they will not relent in holding the government accountable.
“As Members of Parliament, we reaffirm our commitment to defending the sovereignty of our nation, upholding the Constitution, and preserving Ghana’s hard-earned reputation as a principled and respected actor on the global stage,” Jinapor concluded.
