The Minority Caucus on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, led by Samuel A.
Jinapor, Ranking Member of the Committee, has expressed concern over the recent direction of Ghana's foreign policy communication, urging the Minister for Foreign Affairs to adopt a more measured, consultative, and diplomatic approach in the execution of his duties.
Addressing the media, Jinapor highlighted what he described as a deeply consequential decision taken by the Minister-the closure of Ghana's Embassy in Washington, D.C.-which was announced following allegations of fraudulent activity involving one individual at the mission.
The caucus noted that while accountability is necessary, the manner in which this issue was handled raises important questions about process and diplomacy. "We were utterly shocked and surprised to learn of the decision through public announcements, rather than through prior engagement with the Foreign Affairs Committee," Jinapor stated. "Such a significant action should have been preceded by a briefing to the committee and addressed through tactful diplomatic channels," he said.
