Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has thanked his colleague National Democratic Congress (NDC) lawmakers who approved his nominations on Tuesday.

The Majority side of the House approved him, but the minority abstained from it after opposing his nomination In a post on his X page, the North Tongu legislator said "Glory be to God for my successful parliamentary approval last night, which paves the way for me to become Ghana's next Foreign Minister.

I wish to express my sincerest gratitude to my formidable and patriotic NDC colleagues in Parliament.

My deepest appreciation to the good people of Ghana and my family for your kind prayers and support.