Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has addressed the controversy surrounding his residence at Airport Hills in Accra, providing clarity on his tenancy.
Speaking on his “X” handle (formerly Twitter), Ablakwa confirmed that he is a tenant at Plot No. 565 on Wilshire Boulevard, Airport Hills, and does not own the property.
This clarification came in response to questions raised during his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on January 31, 2025. Ablakwa emphasized that Finali Limited, the management of the Airport Hills area, had confirmed this information to the committee.
The controversy emerged after claims that Ablakwa resided on multiple plots of land, which was later debunked by Finali Limited, who clarified that the property sits on a single plot and not four as previously stated by some sources.
“I have absolutely nothing to hide,” Ablakwa asserted, noting that while the committee had initially disallowed further inquiries into his residency, he voluntarily chose to release the details to maintain transparency.
He expressed that this decision was in line with his personal commitment to transparency and accountability.
In his statement, Ablakwa also emphasized his integrity in public service, underscoring that in his 17 years of serving Ghana, there has never been any adverse audit finding against him.
Despite the public distractions, he called for focus on national interests, saying, “Let’s remain focused on resetting Ghana.”
He wrote on Facebook;
Truth Stands.
As I disclosed on TV3 earlier today, Finali Limited, the management of Airport Hills has written to the Appointments Committee confirming that:
1) I do not own a property at Airport Hills.
2) I am indeed a tenant.
3) The property is on a single plot and not four plots as falsely claimed by Dominic Nitiwul.
4) The property is not owned by a member of my family. The owner is not even Ghanaian.
5) Airport Hills allows rentals contrary to malicious claims that rentals are not permitted.
I have absolutely no regrets for fiercely crusading for the protection of the public purse, and for fighting against state capture which have cumulatively saved Ghanaians billions of dollars.
And I have absolutely no regrets for accepting to chair ORAL.
If that is my crime for which some unpatriotic elements think I should be crucified on the basis of spurious, illogical and incoherent fabrications — then it is a rather small price I am willing to pay for the protection of national resources.
By the grace of God, in the 17-years I have served in public office, there has never been any adverse audit finding made against me, neither have I ever been indicted for looting state assets.
Their evil machinations have already failed.
ORAL shall succeed.
Let’s remain focused on resetting Ghana.
For God and Country.
Ghana First.
