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Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has taken a humorous swipe at a wave of parody names trending online by sarcastically questioning why his name is suddenly being “remixed” on social media.
Taking to his verified X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook pages, the outspoken MP wrote:
“Folks, what at all is happening? I haven’t changed my first name but I keep seeing Tulaku Ablakwa, Temu Ablakwa, Wannabe Ablakwa, Low-Budget Ablakwa — am I missing something?”
The witty post quickly went viral, sparking laughter and intense commentary from netizens who linked the names to what they describe as a failed attempt by another Member of Parliament, Hon. Ntim Fordjour, to imitate Ablakwa’s signature fact-driven activism.
One commenter replied:
“That’s because a supposed Rev. is desperately trying to mimic your good work in opposition but sadly he has been very shambolic and very disappointing… Honourable rest your pretty head, you’re a hero, period.”
Another added:
“Ntim Fordjour is trying hard to be you but doesn’t have facts.”
The online mockery follows recent allegations by Hon. Fordjour that cocaine was being trafficked through Ghana via aircraft. The President promptly directed security agencies to collaborate with Fordjour to investigate the claims. However, the MP later backtracked, clarifying in a letter that he had merely called for a briefing — not made an actual allegation.
The backlash intensified when the Chairman of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee responded, stating that Fordjour had no authority to act on behalf of the committee, especially during parliamentary recess. In a Joy FM interview on April 3, Fordjour admitted he had no evidence to support his initial statement and saw no need to work with national security agencies.
In a separate development, AirMed — the aviation company at the center of Fordjour’s allegations — issued a press release clarifying its medical mission in Ghana. Government spokesperson Felix Ofosu Kwakye also released a video and documentary evidence debunking the claims, stating Fordjour refused to engage with authorities when invited.
Fordjour has since fired back, accusing Ofosu Kwakye of lying and claiming he was never contacted.
In the court of public opinion, however, the damage seems done. Supporters have crowned Ablakwa with the moniker “Chief Interceptor,” while Fordjour is being mocked as the “Ashaiman Low-Budget Ablakwa” or simply “Wannabe Ablakwa.”
