The Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee in Parliament, Samuel Abu Jinapor, is demanding an immediate explanation from the government following bombshell remarks suggesting that Ghana’s territory was used by the United States to launch a military strike against ISIS targets in northern Nigeria.
The controversy stems from a disclosure made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, during a recent panel discussion at Chatham House in London.
According to the Minister, the administration under President John Dramani Mahama collaborated with the U.S. in December 2025 to facilitate the operation against terror cells.
The Ranking Member expressed shock at the revelation, noting that lawmakers only learned of the alleged military collaboration through the media.
He raised several critical questions regarding the legality of the move:
Lack of Parliamentary Approval: Jinapor argued that under the 1992 Constitution, any security agreement involving military strikes must be ratified by Parliament—a step he claims never happened.
National Security Risks: The Minority expressed fears that providing a base for foreign strikes could paint a target on Ghana, making the country a primary focus for retaliation by ISIS or other extremist groups.
Precedent: The MP for Damongo asserted that previous administrations had no such agreements in place to use Ghana as a launchpad for regional military interventions.
“What is the framework within which the Ghanaian government collaborated with the United States? If there was an agreement, why has it not been tabled before Parliament?” — Samuel Abu Jinapor, MP
The opposition is now calling for the Foreign Minister to be summoned before Parliament to provide a full briefing on the circumstances of the December 2025 mission.
Former Defense Minister Dominic Nitiwul joined the call, questioning the validity of the Minister’s claims and emphasizing that such a decision would have required deep constitutional scrutiny.
The Minority insists the government must reassure the public that the nation’s security has not been compromised and clarify whether Ghana has now been placed in the crosshairs of international terrorist organizations.
