Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr has criticised the Minority in Parliament for what he described as a misguided press conference calling for the removal of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana on Wednesday, Mr Pratt told host Moro Awudu he was shocked by the Minority Caucus decision to demand the minister’s dismissal over Ghana’s response to recent United States immigration restrictions.
The Minority, made up of New Patriotic Party Members of Parliament, accused Mr Ablakwa of repeated diplomatic missteps, arguing that his actions had exposed Ghana internationally, particularly in relation to the new United States visa policy affecting Ghanaian citizens.
In January 2026, the United States State Department announced an indefinite pause in immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, including Ghana, effective January 21, 2026.
The policy cited concerns that some applicants may become dependent on public benefits and said additional screening procedures were required.
However, Mr Pratt rejected the Minority’s claims, insisting that Ghana’s Foreign Ministry acted in line with international norms and global opinion.
According to him, Ghana was not isolated in raising concerns about the policy, noting that several countries and blocs had taken similar positions.
He said nations such as Britain, Russia, China and Namibia had all issued strong statements condemning recent actions by United States President Donald Trump, describing them as violations of international law.
Mr Pratt also pointed to comments made by French President Emmanuel Macron at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he warned the global community to be prepared to resist what he described as new imperialism and neo colonialism.
“The Minority appears completely disconnected from what is happening globally,” Mr Pratt said, adding that Ghana should not be pressured into abandoning long standing foreign policy principles to appease any single country.
He questioned what principles the Minority was defending and accused them of wanting Ghana to become submissive on the international stage.
Mr Pratt described the press conference as embarrassing and said he was deeply disappointed by the stance taken by the Minority Caucus.
He further argued that there was nothing in the Foreign Ministry’s response that violated Ghana’s foreign policy tradition, stressing that the country has historically aligned itself with international law, sovereignty and anti imperialist values.
“What a minority!” Mr Pratt remarked, expressing concern that Ghana’s national independence and diplomatic integrity were being undermined by partisan politics.
