Ghana Halts Sale of Diplomatic Properties in Nigeria and Zambia

 

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced the cancellation of two transactions initiated under the previous Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration to sell Ghanaian diplomatic properties in Nigeria and Zambia.

In a post on his official X account on Saturday, March 29, 2025, Mr. Ablakwa revealed that the decision was taken with the full backing of President John Dramani Mahama. He also disclosed that efforts are underway to recover an illegal partial payment made in one of the transactions.

Yesterday I informed Parliament that with the full backing of President Mahama we have canceled two transactions initiated by the previous Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government to sell Ghanaian diplomatic properties in Nigeria and Zambia, Mr. Ablakwa stated.

He further emphasized that individuals behind these deals who are currently evading authorities will be tracked down and held accountable. The masterminds who are currently on the run will surely be found and sanctioned. We mean it when we say no diplomatic property belonging to the people of Ghana would be sold under our watch, he stressed.

Mr. Ablakwa issued a strong warning that no diplomatic property belonging to Ghana—whether in the country or any of its 71 diplomatic missions abroad—would be available for sale.

Notice is hereby served that none of our diplomatic properties either in Ghana or in any of our 71 diplomatic missions abroad, are available for sale—hands off!” he declared.

He reaffirmed that the government’s principles are rooted in transparency, accountability, and the national interest. The principles of ORAL, strict abhorrence for State Capture, and the national interest shall continue to guide our decisions. For God and Country, he concluded.

The announcement has sparked discussions on the importance of protecting Ghana’s diplomatic assets and ensuring accountability for individuals involved in questionable transactions.