Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister and long-serving Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, has publicly announced his intention to retire from Parliament.
Speaking at a Christmas event in Juapong, Mr. Ablakwa said his long-term vision is to prepare young people in the constituency to take over leadership roles at all levels of national life.
“We are producing engineers, we are producing lawyers, we are producing aeronautical engineers, we are producing future MPs who will take over from me, because I’ll be retiring soon,” he said.
He expressed pride in the academic progress of students from North Tongu, noting that investments across basic, secondary and tertiary education are yielding results.
Mr. Ablakwa highlighted recent infrastructure projects, including smart classrooms, dormitories and dining halls, as well as support for mock examinations ahead of BECE and WASSCE.
Ablakwa’s parliamentary journey has spanned more than a decade and included notable roles beyond the legislature. Elected first in 2013, he built a reputation as a key member of committees such as the Foreign Affairs and Appointments Committees, and later served as Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs in President John Dramani Mahama’s government from February 2025. Over the years, Ablakwa also chaired initiatives such as the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) anti-corruption team, attracting both praise and criticism for his outspoken stance on public sector reforms.
His announcement comes amid broader discussions about political renewal and leadership transition in Ghana. While Ablakwa’s retirement signals a significant shift for his constituency and the NDC, supporters and political commentators alike have reflected on his impact on national discourse, governance oversight, and international diplomacy. As he prepares to step down, many await formal confirmation of the timing and implications for the North Tongu seat ahead of future elections.
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