The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ghana has announced plans to demonstrate on November 3, 2026, to demand the immediate removal of Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The protest, dubbed "Y3gye y3 sika," aims to push for accountability over public funds spent on the evacuation of Ghanaians and the issuance of official travel documents. The party also seeks an independent audit into the spending and disclosure of passport records.
According to the NPP's National Youth Organiser, Abanga Fuseini Yakubu, the demonstration will start at 6:00 a.m. at Villaggio, near the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange and opposite Accra Mall. The march will proceed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before ending at Jubilee House. Yakubu urged party supporters and the public to join the demonstration, emphasizing the need for accountability and the importance of protecting public funds and official documents.
The NPP is demanding a thorough investigation into the evacuation exercise, which reportedly involved the evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians. The party wants the government to publish invoices, contracts, and proof of payment for charter flights, alongside the full passenger manifest and beneficiary list. They also seek the cancellation of improperly issued passports and the publication of details of diplomatic and service passports issued since January 2025.
The planned demonstration marks an escalation in the NPP's criticism of Minister Ablakwa over the evacuation costs and passport-related concerns. The party is calling for the Attorney-General and the Office of the Special Prosecutor to investigate the minister and other officials found culpable. Yakubu urged participants to remain peaceful and law-abiding during the protest.
The NPP's demands also include the prosecution of officials found to have misused public funds or improperly issued passports. The party emphasizes that public money and official documents belong to the people and must be held in trust. When trust is abused, it is the people's responsibility to rise and demand accountability.
In a related development, the NPP has been actively engaging in demonstrations and protests over various issues. Recently, the party organized a demonstration against the government's fuel levy, dubbed the "dumsor levy." The party's activism reflects its efforts to hold the government accountable and push for transparency in governance.
The NPP's protest on November 3 is expected to draw significant attention, with party supporters and the public urged to participate. The party's efforts to mobilize for the protest reflect its determination to push for accountability and transparency in the use of public funds and official documents.
Key points
- The NPP plans to demonstrate on November 3, 2026, to demand Foreign Minister Ablakwa's removal over alleged misuse of public funds and improper passport issuance.
- The party seeks an independent audit into public funds spent on evacuations and passport issuance, as well as the cancellation of improperly issued passports.
- The demonstration aims to push for accountability and transparency in governance, reflecting the NPP's efforts to hold the government accountable.
