“If Okudzeto Ablakwa Resigns, I Will Personally Lead a Demonstration Against It” – Akwatia MP

According to a report by JoyNews on October 31, 2026, the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has said he would personally lead a demonstration against any resignation by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

Speaking on the Newsfile programme, the legislator said: “Okudzeto Ablakwa has earned my respect. If he resigns, I will personally lead a demonstration against it.”

The comment came in the context of the GH¢49.27 million evacuation matter, which has drawn public attention and prompted discussion about accountability. By tying his statement to that matter, the Akwatia MP signalled that he does not see the issue as grounds for Mr. Ablakwa to step down.

Mr. Baidoo’s choice of words is notable. Describing Mr. Ablakwa as someone who has “earned” his respect frames the minister’s standing as the product of performance rather than political loyalty. Pledging to “personally lead” a demonstration against a resignation goes further than a simple endorsement. It is an offer to put his own political capital behind keeping the minister in office.

The remarks are also unusual in that demonstrations are typically organised to demand a resignation, not to prevent one. Mr. Baidoo’s reversal of that convention underscores the strength of his support.

Political observers may read the statement as a sign of how members of Parliament view Mr. Ablakwa’s conduct and the public conversation around the evacuation. Whether the comments will influence the wider debate remains to be seen, as the original report did not indicate that Mr. Ablakwa has signalled any intention to resign.

For now, the Akwatia MP’s position is unambiguous: in his view, Mr. Baidoo believes Mr. Ablakwa has earned respect and should remain in office, and he is prepared to take to the streets to say so.

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