Ablakwa vows to renovate abandoned Ghanaian properties in Benin

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has assured that no government-owned property in Benin will be sold under his leadership, as efforts are underway to renovate and restore facilities belonging to Ghana’s diplomatic mission.

During a working visit to Benin, the Minister inspected several properties acquired by the Ghanaian government in 1999. One of the properties, which was abandoned in 2019 following a fire that damaged its electricity meter, remains unoccupied.

Out of the six properties owned by Ghana in Benin, only one has been left unused. However, the Minister raised concerns about structural defects in some of the recently acquired facilities, which have compelled mission staff to rent private accommodations at high costs.

The Minister indicated that initiatives will be undertaken to renovate and, in some cases, reconstruct the properties due to concerns about structural integrity, emphasizing his commitment to protecting national assets.