Rating Member of Parliament’s International Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has lambasted the International Minister’s determination to close down Ghana’s Embassy in Washington DC over a fraud scandal, describing the transfer as “kneejerk” and “populist.”
In a press launch dated Might 29, 2025, the Damongo MP mentioned the closure, which lasted solely three days, lacked correct diplomatic process and has broken Ghana’s popularity internationally.
“This abrupt determination has made Ghana the butt of jokes in diplomatic circles,” he mentioned.
Jinapor questioned why your entire embassy needed to be closed when the alleged misconduct concerned just a few workers within the consular part. He additionally criticized the suspension of workers, the dissolution of the IT division, and the mass recall of overseas officers as extreme and demoralizing.
“You don’t demoralize a complete mission over the wrongdoing of 1 or two individuals,” he famous.
He urged the Ministry to behave swiftly to revive Ghana’s picture overseas and undertake a extra measured method in managing diplomatic establishments.
“We should shield the morale of our hardworking officers and keep away from populist selections that value the nation’s picture,” Jinapor added.
Supply: AdomOnline
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