Member of Parliament for Abirem and former Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Charles Asuako Owiredu, has expressed concern about the recall of three ambassadors by President John Dramani Mahama despite their appointment only six months ago.

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 15 individuals for appointment as ambassadors, High Commissioners, and Consul-Generals designated to represent Ghana in various countries across the globe.

Taking to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) over the weekend, the opposition MP criticised the decision to replace Ambassador Vivian Kafui Asempapa (Senegal), Matilda Alomatu (Austria), and Regina Appiah-Sam (Spain), all seasoned diplomats who have spent over two decades serving in Ghana’s foreign service.

"These 3 Ambassadors, Vivian Kafui Asempapa (Senegal), Matilda Alomatu (Austria), and Regina Appiah-Sam (Spain) were recruited into our Ministry of Foreign Affairs under President Jerry Rawlings and Foreign Minister Victor Gbeho in 1999. By dint of their hard work, they rose through the ranks and were commissioned as ambassadors by President Akufo-Addo in November 2024 after 26 years working at the Foreign Ministry," he said.

These 3 Ambassadors, Vivian Kafui Asempapa (Senegal), Matilda Alomatu (Austria) and Regina Appiah-Sam (Spain) were recruited into our Ministry of Foreign Affairs under President Jerry Rawlings and Foreign Minister Victor Gbeho in 1999. By dint of their hard work they rose through… pic.twitter.com/laSJQG6kKt

— Amb Charles Owiredu (@CharlesOwiredu3) June 22, 2025

He lamented that the diplomats had barely served six months in their respective ambassadorial roles before being recalled, questioning the motive behind the decision.

"They have been at post for just about 6 months as ambassadors. These are some of our finest foreign service officers."

"Why have new names, with their replacement being submitted by President Mahama? What is their crime? These are career officers for Christ's sake," he added.

The presidency, in announcing the new ambassador, noted in an official letter dated June 10, 2025, and signed by the Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama, noted that the decision was made following consultations with the Council of State.

The 15 new nominees are:

1. Benjamin A. Quashie – Republic of South Africa
2. Kojo Bonsu – People’s Republic of China
3. Kulsoume Sinare Baffoe – Kingdom of Spain
4. Hammed Rashid Tunde Ali – United Arab Emirates
5. Hon. Captain George Kofi Nfojoh – Togolese Republic
6. Grace El Mahmoud Marabe – United Arab Emirates - Dubai
7. Prof. Ohene Adjei – Federal Republic of Germany
8. Abdul Nasiru-Deen – Republic of Turkey
9. Theresah Adjei-Mensah – Czech Republic
10. Prof. Kwasi Obiri-Danso – India
11. Dora Francisca Edu-Buandoh, Ph.D. – Canada
12. Dr. Margaret Miewien Chebere – Denmark
13. Labik Joseph Yaani – Equatorial Guinea
14. Nii Amasah Namoale – Federative Republic of Brazil
15. Dr. Felix Kumah Godwin Anebo – Republic of Senegal