Minority members of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, led by Ranking Member Samuel Abu Jinapor, have raised concerns over the government’s recent public pronouncements on the Gaza conflict, cautioning that Ghana risks losing its credibility as a neutral actor in global diplomacy.
The Minority criticised the Minister for Foreign Affairs for describing the situation in Gaza as genocide and openly aligning Ghana with the Palestinian cause.
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At a press briefing on Wednesday, September 24, the Caucus warned that such declarations represent a significant departure from Ghana’s long-standing tradition of neutrality and balanced diplomacy.
Neutrality
“We call on the Government to exercise caution and consistency in articulating Ghana’s foreign policy positions, particularly on sensitive international conflicts such as the Gaza crisis.”
“The Government must ensure that Ghana’s positions reflect our long-standing commitment to non-alignment, multilateralism, and principled diplomacy, rather than hasty or unilateral declarations,” Jinapor stated.
The Minority warned that any shift away from Ghana’s established posture of impartiality could undermine the nation’s ability to act as a credible mediator and peace-builder on the global stage.
“By describing the events in Gaza in absolute terms and aligning the country explicitly with one side in a highly polarised conflict, the Government risks compromising the delicate balance that has long safeguarded Ghana’s credibility,” they said in the statement.
Citing Article 40 of the 1992 Constitution, the Caucus underscored Ghana’s guiding foreign policy principles—promotion of national interests, adherence to international law, and peaceful coexistence.
“Our tradition has been to call for peace, dialogue, and adherence to international law without issuing declarations that may prejudice our ability to play a mediating or bridge-building role,” Jinapor emphasised.
The group reaffirmed support for humanitarian principles and international law but insisted Ghana’s foreign policy must remain measured, impartial, and rooted in our diplomatic tradition.
“Departures from this tradition, if not checked, could diminish our moral authority on the international stage and compromise our broader national interests,” the statement added.