The Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has pledged that no diplomatic assets will be sold under his leadership, should Parliament approve his nomination.

Responding to concerns about the potential sale and mishandling of Ghana's diplomatic properties abroad, Ablakwa reassured Ghanaians of his dedication to safeguarding state assets during his vetting with the Appointments Committee.

“I am currently championing the Protection of State Assets Bill, which I have introduced in Parliament with bipartisan support. I cannot be seen endorsing the sale of any diplomatic property.”

“I make this pledge—under my watch, no diplomatic asset will be sold. Rather, they will be safeguarded,” he stated when he appeared before the Appointments Committee on Friday January 31, 2025.

His comments come at a time of increased public concern regarding the management of Ghana's foreign properties, with growing demands for stronger actions to prevent their sale.