Ablakwa Takes Legal Action Against NPP Communicator Over Fantana And 17 Houses Claims

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reportedly taken legal action against New Patriotic Party (NPP) communicator Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah and Media General following serious allegations made against him during a radio discussion on Onua FM.

The controversy began when Gyewu-Appiah accused the minister of diverting funds allegedly allocated for the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa and spending the money on Ghanaian musician Fantana.

Speaking during the programme, the NPP communicator made several allegations about the minister’s personal life and financial dealings.

“What pains me is that he has given all the money he took to Fantana. Do you know his girl is Fantana?” Gyewu-Appiah alleged.

He further described Ablakwa as a thief and claimed that the minister and his wife would eventually be imprisoned over the alleged financial misconduct. He also accused the minister’s wife of being involved in purchasing tickets for the evacuation exercise.

In another controversial claim, Gyewu-Appiah alleged that Ablakwa had purchased 17 houses for Fantana using money supposedly diverted from the evacuation funds. However, these claims have not been independently established.

The remarks have generated considerable controversy, particularly because they were broadcast on a major media platform and involved allegations of serious financial misconduct.

Ablakwa has previously rejected allegations of financial impropriety surrounding the evacuation exercise, insisting that no money was stolen and defending the officials responsible for managing the funds.

The legal dispute reportedly involving Gyewu-Appiah and Media General brings renewed attention to the boundaries of political commentary, media responsibility and the potential consequences of making unsubstantiated allegations against public officials.

The specific reliefs being sought and the full details of the reported court action have not been independently confirmed. The allegations against Ablakwa also remain unproven, and any legal proceedings will provide an opportunity for the parties to present their respective positions.

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