The Minority in Parliament has cautioned the government against undermining Ghana’s long-standing neutral foreign policy stance by openly siding in the ongoing Gaza conflict.
At a press conference in Accra, the caucus criticised recent remarks by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, who described the conflict as “genocide” and pledged solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, warned that such pronouncements risk eroding Ghana’s hard-earned credibility as a neutral actor in global diplomacy.
“By describing the events in Gaza in absolute terms and explicitly aligning Ghana with one side, the government risks compromising the delicate balance that has safeguarded our international reputation for decades,” he said.
Mr. Jinapor stressed that Ghana’s foreign policy has historically been anchored on non-alignment, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence, principles that have enabled the country to act as a credible mediator in global conflicts.
“Our tradition has always been to call for peace, dialogue, and respect for international law, without issuing declarations that limit our ability to mediate fairly,” he explained.
The Minority urged the government to remain consistent and cautious in articulating Ghana’s foreign policy, particularly on sensitive international disputes.
“The government must ensure that our positions reflect Ghana’s enduring commitment to non-alignment, multilateralism, and principled diplomacy,” the caucus stated.
Reaffirming its stance, the Minority pledged to safeguard Ghana’s diplomatic credibility.
“Our enduring strength in international relations has always come from our independence, neutrality, and credibility,” it stressed.
