Former Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, has taken a swipe at outspoken NDC legislators Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Sam George, accusing them of tarnishing Ghana’s international reputation and making it harder for the country to secure crucial financial support.
Speaking in a recent media interview, Dr. Adomako Kissi revealed that during his time in Parliament, he consistently cautioned the two MPs about the ripple effects of their frequent public criticisms and international advocacy against government actions.
“I used to tell Okudzeto Ablakwa and Sam George that when they go on international platforms and make sweeping statements that damage Ghana’s image, they are not hurting the government — they are hurting the country,” he said.
According to him, Ghana’s access to international credit and foreign assistance depends heavily on the confidence of global partners, and constant negative publicity from high-profile lawmakers undermines that trust.
“When investors and lenders hear that Ghana is unstable or corrupt from our own MPs, they tighten their wallets. It becomes very difficult for us to access loans or negotiate favourable terms,” he added.
Dr. Adomako Kissi, who served on Parliament’s Health and Finance Committees, argued that while opposition MPs have every right to demand accountability, they must do so responsibly, without destroying the country’s credibility on the global stage.
He also called for a more patriotic approach to politics, urging leaders across party lines to prioritize Ghana’s long-term image over short-term political gains.
“We can hold government accountable without embarrassing the entire nation,” he noted. “Politics should never be about who can shout the loudest — it should be about who protects Ghana’s interests best.”
His comments have sparked debate among political observers, with some defending Ablakwa and Sam George for their fearless exposure of government wrongdoing, while others agree that opposition politics must be balanced with national responsibility.
In Dr. Adomako Kissi’s words:
“You don’t sink the ship just because you don’t like the captain — we’re all on board together as Ghanaians.”
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