Member of Parliament (MP) for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has cautioned the government to reconsider what he describes as Ghana’s increasingly confrontational foreign policy posture, warning that unguarded public commentary on global crises could undermine the country’s national interests.

Speaking in an exclusive interview on JoyNews on Thursday, January 15, the former Lands and Natural Resources Minister argued that diplomacy should be guided by restraint and strategic calculation, not emotional or “macho” posturing.

He said Ghana’s recent comments on sensitive international matters risk doing more harm than good if they do not translate into tangible national benefits.

According to Mr Jinapor, the true test of any foreign policy lies in whether it advances national development goals and protects the country’s long-term interests.

He cautioned that “unbridled and unrestrained commentary” on geopolitical issues could expose Ghana to diplomatic backlash, with consequences for trade, security, and international cooperation.

He singled out the government’s response to the recent developments in Venezuela, particularly comments surrounding President Nicolás Maduro, as an example of what he considers poor diplomatic judgment.

Comparing Ghana’s official statement to that of the African Union, Mr Jinapor said the contrast was stark.

“The African Union’s statement was nuanced, measured, and deeply diplomatic,” he noted.

“But Ghana’s statement, at best, could be described as belligerent and hot-headed.”

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He stressed that such public posturing carries real implications, especially in an interconnected global system where diplomatic relations directly affect economic and strategic interests.

Ghana, he argued, stands to gain more from quiet, measured diplomacy than from outspoken positions that could alienate partners or complicate bilateral relations.

Mr Jinapor urged the government to take a second look at its foreign policy approach, insisting that effectiveness should be judged not by rhetoric, but by outcomes that positively impact Ghana and its people.