The Minority in Parliament has demanded the resignation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, over alleged shortfalls in payments to Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa.
The group says President John Dramani Mahama should dismiss the Minister if he fails to resign.
The call was made by the Ranking Member on Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, at a press conference in Parliament on Tuesday, October 27.
Mr. Jinapor also demanded a comprehensive independent audit of the evacuation exercise by a reputable international accounting firm to establish the facts.
"Given the gravity of these revelations and in order to ensure an impartial investigation into the matter, we call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to resign immediately. His handling of this exercise has brought his high office into disrepute," he said.
He argued that the Minister must take responsibility in line with Section 2.1(j) of President Mahama's 2025 Code of Conduct and Ethics for Political Appointees, which requires resignation where a Minister's actions lead to significant failure, corruption, or breach of public trust.
Mr. Jinapor further urged the President to terminate Mr. Ablakwa's appointment if he refuses to step down, citing Article 81(a) of the 1992 Constitution.
"The President must demonstrate that the standards he has set for his appointees have consequences when public confidence in their stewardship has been seriously undermined," he added.
The demand comes after reports that at least three evacuees contacted from the list said they received GH¢2,000 instead of the GH¢5,500 support package announced by government.