Mahama Asked You To Help Me, But You Ignored Me – Appiah Stadium Explodes At Ablakwa

Staunch National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporter Appiah Stadium has openly explained why he will not come to the defence of Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa amid the growing controversy surrounding the repatriation of Ghanaians from South Africa.

Appiah Stadium, who is known for his strong support for President John Dramani Mahama and the NDC government, says his decision is influenced by what he describes as a personal disappointment involving the minister.

According to him, Ablakwa allegedly failed to assist him with his United States visa application despite an intervention by President Mahama.

Speaking during an interview on Esra TV on November 10, 2026, the outspoken NDC supporter recounted how he attempted to secure an American visa to travel to the United States to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

He explained that his application encountered difficulties because of an old political issue allegedly associated with his name at the American Embassy.

Appiah Stadium claimed that after informing President Mahama about his situation, the President intervened and directed the Foreign Affairs Minister to help resolve the problem.

According to him, Mahama specifically instructed Ablakwa to write an official letter to the American Embassy explaining the circumstances surrounding his previous record and supporting his visa application.

However, he alleged that the minister failed to write the requested letter despite the presidential intervention.

He further claimed that several attempts to contact Ablakwa through phone calls proved unsuccessful, leaving him disappointed with the minister’s attitude.

Explaining why he would not defend the minister against the criticism surrounding the South Africa repatriation controversy, Appiah Stadium questioned why he should spend his time and resources defending someone who allegedly ignored him when he needed assistance.

“If Okudzeto is being accused of something, why should I waste my petrol and come here to defend him? I applied for an American visa to go and watch the World Cup, but I was denied because of an old political issue. The President asked Okudzeto to write a letter to help me get the visa, but he never did. To this day, he has never answered my calls to help me with the process,” he said.

His comments have introduced another dimension to the ongoing controversy involving Ablakwa, who has faced questions over the government’s handling of the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks.

The government reportedly evacuated 1,964 Ghanaians between May 27 and September 4, 2026, with the exercise costing approximately GH¢49.7 million, according to the minister. The Minority has questioned aspects of the expenditure, while Ablakwa has maintained that no public funds went missing. 

Interestingly, Appiah Stadium’s comments suggest that even within the NDC’s support base, personal experiences can influence how individuals respond when party figures come under public criticism.

His decision not to defend Ablakwa is particularly notable given his reputation as a passionate supporter of the governing party.

Meanwhile, the minister has not publicly responded to Appiah Stadium’s latest allegations.

The claims about the alleged presidential directive and the visa assistance have also not been independently verified.

For now, Appiah Stadium appears unwilling to put his political loyalty ahead of his personal disappointment with the Foreign Affairs Minister. 

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