Minority Caucus Sounds Alarm Over Secret Ghana-US Military Strikes Against ISIS
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has issued a stern warning to the government, claiming that recent disclosures regarding a joint military operation with the United States have placed Ghanaian lives at risk.
The opposition is demanding immediate clarity from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following revelations that Ghanaian territory was used as a launchpad for airstrikes against ISIS insurgents in Nigeria.
The controversy erupted after the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, reportedly told an audience at Chatham House in London that the Mahama administration authorized the U.S. military to conduct strikes from Ghanaian soil in December 2025.
According to the Minority, this admission suggests a major shift in the country’s foreign policy and security posture that was hidden from both the public and the legislature.
Addressing a press conference, the Ranking Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, condemned the unilateral nature of the decision.
He expressed grave concern that such a high-stakes military collaboration was undertaken without a clear legal framework or the constitutional requirement of parliamentary ratification.
The Minority argued that bypassed protocols have left the nation vulnerable to retaliatory attacks from international terrorist organizations.
The caucus raised several pointed questions regarding the legality of the operation, noting that there is no record of an agreement between Ghana and the United States that allows the country to be used as a base for offensive military actions in foreign territories.
They emphasized that if such an agreement exists, its concealment from Parliament constitutes a breach of constitutional dictates.
Furthermore, the opposition is questioning the strategic logic of the move, asking whether the government has conducted a thorough assessment of how this partnership affects Ghana’s status as a target for ISIS and other extremist groups.
They noted that the disclosure by a high-ranking member of the National Security Council on foreign soil has created a sense of insecurity among the citizenry.
In a firm demand to the executive, the Minority called for the Foreign Affairs Minister to appear before Parliament immediately.
They are seeking a full briefing on the circumstances of the December 2025 operation, the legal basis for the collaboration, and an outline of the specific measures being implemented to protect Ghanaians from the potential fallout of being labeled a military collaborator in the regional fight against terrorism.
Source:expressnewsghana.com
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