Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has directed the cancellation of a planned surprise welcome ceremony organised by staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ahead of his arrival in Ghana.
In a post shared on X on Sunday, March 29, Ablakwa said he became aware of the planned reception and confirmed that such gestures are traditionally organised within the ministry to celebrate major national achievements.
“I have expressed my appreciation to management for their thoughtful gesture and instructed that all such plans to offer me a surprise welcome at the Airport be cancelled immediately,” he stated.
The minister explained that while he appreciated the intention behind the gesture, he would have opposed it if consulted, stressing that the achievement being celebrated was not a personal victory.
“I would have strongly opposed the idea if I had been consulted. This is not a personal victory, and besides, there is more work ahead of us,” he noted.
Ablakwa also extended gratitude to staff of the ministry for their dedication, expressing hope that Ghana continues to record progress on the global stage under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama.
“God bless all our dynamic and talented staff at the MFA and bless our dear country even more to keep winning on the global stage under the guidance of President John Mahama. For God, Country and Continent,” he added.
