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NPP Demands Answers Over Ablakwa Bodyguard $10,000 Alleged Theft

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is demanding an explanation from Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over allegations that his personal bodyguard was dismissed for allegedly misappropriating $10,000 meant for the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa. The allegation was made at a press conference by NPP Communications Director Dennis Miracles Aboagye.

Dennis Miracles Aboagye claimed that the bodyguard was relieved of his duties after the alleged disappearance of funds earmarked for evacuation logistics. He argued that the matter raises serious integrity concerns, especially at a time when government says it spent GH¢49.72 million to evacuate 1,964 Ghanaians following xenophobic disturbances in South Africa.

The NPP Communications Director also raised concerns about discrepancies in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ evacuation records, citing earlier admissions by the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria that 15 out of 1,964 records had passport expiry dates mistakenly recorded as dates of birth. He said the errors, combined with the $10,000 allegation, call for a full forensic audit of the evacuation expenditure.

Aboagye insisted that Minister Ablakwa must publicly address whether the bodyguard was indeed dismissed, whether the $10,000 has been recovered, and what disciplinary and accountability measures have been taken. The NPP says Ghanaians deserve transparent accounting for the GH¢5,000 repatriation allowance and GH¢500 transportation allowance paid to evacuees.

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is yet to officially respond to the specific allegation regarding the bodyguard. However, Minister Ablakwa had earlier stated on TV3 Key Points that no Ghanaian evacuated from South Africa was denied the allowances, and that Ghana was the first African country to evacuate its citizens during the crisis.

Political watchers say the NPP’s press conference adds fresh pressure on the Ministry to publish a detailed breakdown of charter flight costs, commercial tickets and allowances. Howedey.com will continue to follow the developing story for official clarification.

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Author: Stella Sunu • Published on Howedey.com

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