Appiah Stadium Reveals Personal Disappointment Behind His Decision to Abandon Ablakwa

A prominent supporter of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Appiah Stadium, has explained why he is unwilling to defend Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa amid the controversy over the repatriation of some Ghanaians from South Africa.

Appiah Stadium attributed his position to what he described as a personal disappointment involving the minister during preparations for the FIFA World Cup.

He claimed that he had planned to travel to the United States to watch the tournament but encountered difficulties with his visa application because of previous issues concerning his name at the American Embassy.

According to him, President John Dramani Mahama intervened in the matter and instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to assist him in resolving the challenges surrounding his application.

He further alleged that the President specifically directed Ablakwa to write to the American Embassy to explain his previous record and help facilitate the visa process.

However, Appiah Stadium claimed that the minister failed to provide the requested letter despite the presidential intervention.

He also alleged that Ablakwa repeatedly ignored his phone calls, leaving him without the assistance he had expected.

He maintained that the experience had influenced his decision not to publicly defend the minister over the ongoing controversy surrounding the repatriation exercise.

Appiah Stadium made the allegations during an interview on Esra TV on November 10, 2026, where he expressed his dissatisfaction with Ablakwa’s alleged handling of the matter.

He questioned why he should spend his resources defending the minister when, according to him, Ablakwa had failed to offer support when he needed assistance with his visa application.

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