President John Dramani Mahama has praised Foreign Affairs Minister and North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, describing him as one of the hardest-working members of his administration whose efforts have advanced Ghana\u2019s interests on the international stage.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony of the Juapong Model Market in the Volta Region, Mahama said the minister has consistently delivered results in every assignment entrusted to him.<\/p>\n
The President commended Mr Ablakwa for what he described as his exceptional commitment to serving Ghana.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing here, I must tell you that he is among my hardest-working ministers. In every critical assignment that I have given him, it is he who has done the legwork,\u201d the President said.<\/p>\n
Mahama singled out Ablakwa\u2019s role in securing international backing for Ghana\u2019s resolution on reparations at the United Nations, saying the Foreign Affairs Minister successfully engaged countries to support the initiative.<\/p>\n
He also credited the North Tongu MP with leading efforts to evacuate Ghanaians caught in conflict areas, describing the operation as a major diplomatic achievement.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe repatriation of our citizens\u2026 it was he who did the legwork. He arranged the charter flights to airlift our citizens safely home,\u201d the President stated.<\/p>\n
Mahama further revealed that Ablakwa had procured 100 deep freezers for traders who would be affected by the redevelopment of the Juapong Market, describing the gesture as support to help cushion them during the construction period.<\/p>\n
The President thanked the minister for his dedication and urged residents to continue supporting the development initiatives being rolled out in the constituency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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