By Sarah Baafi
Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in an interview on The Key Points with host Alfred Ocansey issued a direct challenge to Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. Hon. Ablakwa demanded that Afenyo-Markin provide evidence supporting his claim that [he] Ablakwa stated that he earns only GHC15,000 as a Member of Parliament during his vetting.
“I challenge the Honourable Afenyo-Markin to prove when, during the vetting, I said that I earned only GHC15,000. Did you hear me say that?
Ablakwa questioned during the interview on Saturday, February 8. He emphasized that the proceedings were broadcast live on multiple media platforms, making it easy to verify statements made during the session.
Ablakwa also referenced remarks by Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga on the floor of Parliament, affirming that MPs earn more than GHC15,000. Additionally, he clarified that MPs receive rent allowances in addition to their base salary—a practice initiated after shifting from housing MPs in designated accommodations to providing rent allowances.
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