The explanation follows a call by the Minority caucus for the Foreign Affairs Minister to brief Parliament on the matter.

Addressing the House, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa stated that the gesture does not represent a departure from established practice but rather a continuation of Ghana’s long-standing legacy of leadership, responsibility, and humanitarian support.

“These historic actions spanning more than six decades illustrates that Ghana’s humanitarian diplomacy is institutional, principled and deeply rooted in national identity. They demonstrate a consistent believe that solidarity is not merely rhetorical but must be expressed through tangible results even in circumstances where resources are constrained.

“Our actions today are not departures from precedent. They are continuations of a legacy of compassion, leadership and responsibility that has defined Ghana’s engagement in the comity of nations,” he stated

The relief package, intended to assist victims of a recent hurricane, includes bags of rice, mattresses, gari mix, cocoa products, storage tanks, and other essential supplies, with part of the support also allocated to war-torn Sudan.

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin had requested that government provides clear justifications for the donations, especially as the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) struggles with insufficient relief items for Ghanaians.

Similarly, Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh had urged the minister to also provide details on Ghanaian troops deployed to Benin following the attempted military takeover, including the financial implications of the deployment.