Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed suggestions that President John Dramani Mahama’s recent remarks on the Gaza conflict represent a departure from Ghana’s longstanding neutral foreign policy.

Speaking on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News on Thursday, September 25, 2025, Kwakye Ofosu described the Minority’s concerns as politically motivated and based on a ‘shallow appreciation’ of international relations.

The Minority had earlier warned that recent comments by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, could undermine Ghana’s reputation as a neutral and principled voice in global affairs.

However, President Mahama, in his address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, on September 25, 2025, called for an end to what he described as crimes being committed against Palestinians in Gaza.

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He urged world leaders not to shy away from naming the atrocities for what they are and criticised the global body’s reluctance to directly confront the crisis.

Responding to the opposition’s criticisms, Kwakye Ofosu questioned the consistency of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), recalling that former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo had openly declared Ghana’s support for Israel and Ukraine at the UNGA during his tenure.

“Sometime last year or the year before, when former President Akufo-Addo stood at the UNGA and boldly declared that Ghana stood with Israel and Ukraine, was that not taking sides? Did the principles the NPP is now espousing apply to Akufo-Addo?” he asked.

He stressed that Ghana’s position under Mahama was in line with the global consensus.

“There is broad international agreement on Gaza. One hundred and fifty-seven countries have recognised Palestine. Major powers like the UK, Canada, Australia, and France have all called for an end to the conflict,” he noted.

Reaffirming Ghana’s commitment to a two-state solution, Kwakye Ofosu said the President’s address was both morally and diplomatically sound.

“Ghana is simply reiterating its commitment to a speedy resolution of the conflict, respect for the rights of Palestinians, and an end to collective punishment. That’s not partisanship, that’s international responsibility,” he argued.

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He further accused the NPP of nitpicking and using foreign policy for political gain.

“The NPP clearly is out there to do politics. Unfortunately, their position on this matter is shallow and displays a complete misunderstanding of global affairs that is, if they are genuine at all and not just being opportunistic,” he stated.

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