Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to regional stability, emphasizing that President John Dramani Mahama is actively working to reintegrate Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso into the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

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Speaking at a swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed ministers at the Jubilee House, Ablakwa assured Ghanaians of the government’s dedication to upholding the country’s international obligations while maintaining transparency and integrity in governance.

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“We wish to assure His Excellency the President and the people of Ghana that we do not take this confidence for granted and we do not take lightly the responsibility that has been put in our hands,” he stated.

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Ablakwa highlighted the high standards set by President Mahama, describing him as a leader whose dedication to duty should inspire every public servant.

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“If your boss epitomizes these principles and examples, you have absolutely no excuse to serve the people differently,” he said.

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He further emphasized the ministers’ commitment to protecting state resources and ensuring that public assets are managed responsibly.

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“As the President has charged us, we shall at all times make sure that in our service to the country, we protect the public purse, that we are mindful that the assets we are going to preside over do not belong to us, but they belong to the people of Ghana.”

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He assured that the administration’s guiding principles would be drawn from the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) manifesto and President Mahama’s leadership philosophy.

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“We will not let the chiefs and people of Ghana down. We know expectations are high, we are conscious of that, and this emphatic victory that President Mahama received, the lesson there is that if you fail to meet the people’s expectations, you will be punished at the post,” he noted.

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Ablakwa pledged that the government would serve all citizens, regardless of their political affiliations or backgrounds, and remain focused on national development.

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“Your Excellency, we shall not let you down,” he declared.

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