Audio By Carbonatix
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa’s vetting for the position of Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister was nothing short of a political marathon. Over the course of six intense hours, members of the Appointments Committee put abput 171 questions to the nominee—but one man led the charge: Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who alone fired 116 questions, accounting for nearly 68% of the total inquiries.
His vetting, which started at 12:33 PM and stretched until 6:33 PM, was among the most heated in recent vetting history. While the Minority Leader left no stone unturned, the Majority side was noticeably less aggressive, contributing just 17 questions in total.
Below are key statistics from the vetting:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
DVLA Workers’ Union opens 2025 Annual Residential Delegates Congress with call for excellence, equity and solidarity
17 minutes -
Scholarships Secretariat sets December 8–9 interviews for Commonwealth Scholarship applicants
18 minutes -
WASSCE decline reveals deep gaps, there’s need to overhaul education system – Franklin Cudjoe
1 hour -
JOY FM Drive Time host Lexis Bill leads fans up Aburi Mountain in energetic ‘Walk With Lexis’ fitness experience
1 hour -
2026 World Cup: Ghana to open campaign in Toronto against Panama
1 hour -
President Mahama, Lordina support retired Assemblies of God pastors, widows with medical care and Christmas gifts
2 hours -
2025/26 GPL: Nations FC fight back to claim 2-1 win over Heart of Lions
2 hours -
Tanzania responds to international criticism over October post-election events
2 hours -
Burkina Faso plans to restore death penalty for treason, terrorism, espionage
2 hours -
One killed, 27 arrested in Tamale police operation
2 hours -
GTDC calls for synergy as its marketplace gains global traction
2 hours -
ADB lauds gov’t’s agricultural initiatives, commits to providing needed support
2 hours -
US Embassy hosts World Cup draw watch party, fans upbeat about Ghana’s chances
2 hours -
If Sammy Darko were in Police Service, he wouldn’t even be a Superintendent – Martin Kpebu
3 hours -
Minister rejects claims of political bias as NDC Regional chair is named North East Best Farmer
3 hours