{"id":106337,"date":"2025-12-11T11:56:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T11:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=106337"},"modified":"2025-12-11T11:56:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T11:56:13","slug":"the-black-race-isnt-inferior-well-stand-up-for-our-people-ablakwa-on-spat-with-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=106337","title":{"rendered":"The black race isn\u2019t inferior; we\u2019ll stand up for our people \u2013 Ablakwa on spat with Israel"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>2 Minute, 13 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has condemned the demeaning treatment of Ghanaians abroad, asserting that the black race is not inferior and that Ghana will always defend the dignity of its citizens.<\/p>\n<p>The warning follows an incident on December 7, when several Ghanaian travellers arriving at Israel\u2019s Ben Gurion International Airport were detained or deported without clear justification. Among them were four members of a Ghanaian parliamentary delegation travelling to Tel Aviv for an international cybersecurity conference. The remaining three were denied entry and deported on the next available flight.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>READ ALSO:<\/strong> Foreign Ministry to query Israel Embassy officials over detention and expulsion of Ghanaians<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Speaking on Joy FM\u2019s Super Morning Show on Thursday, December 11, Mr Ablakwa condemned reports of Ghanaians facing unfair and dehumanising treatment by Israeli authorities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are all human beings, the black race is not inferior, and we will stand up for our people,\u201d he emphasised.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis treatment is totally unfair, and we will not accept it. We will not condone such behaviour.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He explained that when governments feel issues are urgent or responses are slow, they sometimes bypass standard diplomatic channels.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt happens always,\u201d he said. \u201cWhen governments think they are not getting the kind of speed or response they want, instead of going through our embassies abroad, they take advantage of their presence in Accra and meet us directly. You can meet me as Minister, my Deputy, my Chief Director, or the Chief of Protocol. There are many officials at the Foreign Ministry you can engage, and we will deal with the issue you are raising.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>READ ALSO:<\/strong> Ghana deports 3 Israelis in retaliation for \u2018unjustified\u2019 deportation of Ghanaians \u2014 Gov\u2019t commits to amicable resolution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, Ablakwa stressed there is no justification for subjecting Ghanaian citizens to humiliating treatment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHow anyone in Israel thought that because you are not getting a travel certificate for people you want to deport, people not related, people with visas to attend conferences, or others going on Christian pilgrimages, you would treat them in such a dehumanising way is totally unacceptable,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister sent a clear message to Israel and other nations: \u201cDon\u2019t treat Ghanaians dehumanisingly. Don\u2019t undermine our dignity. We are all human beings, and we deserve the same respect that we extend to your nationals when they travel to our country. We expect the same treatment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He emphasised that Ghana will always protect its citizens and ensure they are treated with respect abroad.<br \/>\u201cThe black race is not inferior,\u201d he reiterated. \u201cWe will always stand up for our people and ensure that Ghanaians are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <div class=\"booster-block booster-reactions-block\">\n            <div class=\"twp-reactions-icons\">\n                \n                <div class=\"twp-reacts-wrap\">\n                    <a react-data=\"be-react-1\" post-id=\"106337\" class=\"be-face-icons un-reacted\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/plugins\/booster-extension\/\/assets\/icon\/happy.svg\" alt=\"Happy\">\n                    <\/a>\n                    <div class=\"twp-reaction-title\">\n                        Happy                    <\/div>\n                    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src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/12182024124138-qvmxpcb553-samuel-okudzeto-ablakwa-chairs-anti-corruption-drive-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The black race isn't inferior; we'll stand up for our people - Ablakwa on spat with Israel\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The black race isn't inferior; we'll stand up for our people - Ablakwa on spat with Israel\">Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has issued a warning against the demeaning treatment of Ghanaians abroad, asserting that the black race is not inferior and that the country will always defend the dignity of its 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