Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister and Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has defended his housing arrangements, stating that his residence at Cantonments is fully covered by his rent allowance as an MP.

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Mr Ablakwa, who was sworn in as Foreign Affairs Minister on Friday, February 7, explained that Members of Parliament receive rent allowances to secure accommodation in suitable locations, such as Cantonments, where he currently resides.

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“What they failed to tell the Ghanaian people is that MPs receive rent allowance,” he emphasised, dismissing any claims of financial impropriety regarding his housing.

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He further clarified that his residence is legally funded through this allowance, just as other MPs who do not have government-provided accommodation rely on similar arrangements.

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Speaking on TV3 on Saturday, February 8, he further dismissed allegations that he secretly owns a property at Airport Hills registered under his sister’s name. He challenged his critics to produce evidence to back their claims.

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“I challenge them to put out that evidence that shows that the Airport Hills residence belongs to me and that I’ve put it in my sister’s name. That’s absolutely untrue. That property doesn’t belong to me,” he stated.

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Condemning the spread of misinformation, he urged the public to focus on verified facts instead of being misled by baseless accusations.

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“It is important that we focus on facts and not allow misinformation to mislead the public,” he added.

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Ablakwa reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and accountability in public service, calling on Ghanaians to seek the truth and not fall for politically motivated falsehoods.

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“I have always upheld transparency, and I will continue to serve with honesty and dedication,” he concluded.

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