The government has distanced itself from comments made by the Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Mike Oquaye, acknowledging Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, days after the United States had issued similar sentiments.
The US state department has been directed by President Donald Trump to begin moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
The US’ decision is viewed as having hefty consequences because of the standing of Jerusalem to Israel and the Palestinians; two counties that have been in conflict for decades.
Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem has never been recognised as all countries situate their embassies in Tel Aviv.
East Jerusalem, was annexed by Israel after the Six Day War of 1967 and has not been recognised as part of Israel until the US’ decision.
In an interview with Israeli media network, i24NEWS on Tuesday in relation to these developments, Prof. Oquaye said Ghana would abide with Israel’s wishes on the standing of Jerusalem because “whatever Israel wants, we in Ghana will go by that, because that is essentially an internal decision.”
The Speaker was in Israel as part of the “Power Africa” initiative where he also alluded to the strong “historical ties between Israel and Ghana.”
But with the knowledge of the volatile nature of Israel-Palestine relations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration stated that the comments made by Prof. Ocquaye did not reflect Ghana’s foreign policy.
“While appreciating the interest taken by Rt. Hon. Mike Ocquaye, the Foreign Ministry wishes to emphasize that it is a personal view to which the Rt. Hn. Speaker is entitled,” a statement from the Ministry said.
The ministry emphasized the government’s neutral stance on the matter saying that “Ghana has always supported the position that the Palestinian-Isreali conflict should be resolved peacefully between the parties themselves and all the stakeholders involved. It is therefore important to all stakeholders and observers to remain neutral until final resolution by partners.”
The statement also noted that Ghana has generally called “for a fair and comprehensive resolution of the conflict.”
“While the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration does not wish to stifle debates on this issue which is of international concern, the Minister will appeal to all well-minded persons to take cognizance of the sensitivity of the issue.”
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Source: citifmonline.com
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The speaker has said nothing wrong to receive insults .Whether we like it or not, Jerusalem will and remain Jewish. May God continue to protect and bless any one who wishes Jerusalem well l love Israel and Jerusalem will remain its capital.
only cowards ,lunatic apes, indecent politicians ,liar will have problems with the comments made by the Speaker...he is among the few voices that could not keep quiet for evil to triumph.Matters of religion and prophecy has nothing to do with insane diplomacy...the Palestinians are conquerors who drove the jews away from their mainland,scattered with no international support...now is the time to reclaim their land lost to this religion which believes in intimidation and bloodshed for its survival
mike ocquaye should be ashamed of himself. this ***barred word*** guy took salute for his monthly salary and now he is the speaker of parliament. very sure isis will initrate in ghana soo
Dr. Lamptey of the Valley View Clinic (A bogus mental clinic) at Dzorwulu in Accra is said to be engaged in several nefarious practices. He is said to have aided several rapists by declaring the victims mentally unsound. Aside that he is said to have sabotaged several businesses by asking his nurses to inject the proprietors. In one such case 9 male nurses from his hospital dragged a respected business owner to the ground. The man regained consciousness 3 days later in his clinic. That his how the man's business was destroyed. In another case he is said to have repeated this same act in Sakumono, Achimota and Roman Ridge twice. One of the victims was a respected doctor and business owner who regularly preaches at church himself. Dr. Lamptey who hates Akufo-Addo more than any doctor and claims to know more than enough about Akufo-Addo must be put behind bars and his hospital shut down. A prominent GA who knows him more than any one else has been calling for this for a long time.
Trump is our Hero...Mike Ocquaye is our Hero
Mike Ocquaye, you’re old. Take several seats! How dare you make a statement like this in your private capacity when you are the speaker of parliament and should know better what and what not to say?or without stating explicitly that it is your personal view. Having been in PUBLIC office for so long, you’d think this man would know more about diplomacy! Please, Nana, retire this man! It’s enough!
How dare you make a statement like this in your private capacity when you are the speaker of parliament and should know better what and what not to say?or without stating explicitly that it is your personal view. Having been in Orinoco office for so long, you’d think this man would know more about diplomacy! Please, Nana, retire this man! It’s enough!