The Minority Caucus in Parliament has announced plans to initiate a vote of censure against Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over an alleged scandal involving an evacuation exercise conducted some months ago.

The Minority said the move was necessary to ensure accountability and uphold the integrity of public office.

It said it would consider initiating proceedings under Article 82 of the Constitution and Order 138 of the Standing Orders of Parliament if the Minister remained in office

“Should the minister remain in office, the minority in Parliament will consider initiating the parliamentary process for a vote of censure under Article 82 of the Constitution and Order 138 of the Standing Orders of Parliament against the Minister,” they stated.

Under Article 82 of the Constitution, a motion for a vote of censure against a minister requires the support of at least two-thirds of all Members of Parliament to be passed. If the motion succeeds, the President is required to revoke the minister’s appointment unless the minister resigns voluntarily