Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has secured rare access to two Ghanaian citizens being held as prisoners of war in Ukraine, describing the development as a major diplomatic breakthrough.
The minister disclosed that he was granted entry into a highly fortified detention facility where the two Ghanaians are being held, following approval from Ukrainian authorities.
He expressed gratitude to Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, for permitting what he described as an unusual request by an African foreign minister.
Mr. Ablakwa confirmed that the detainees are alive and in good condition, stating that their rights under international law have been respected.
He added that the access reflects strong bilateral relations between Ghana and Ukraine and has boosted confidence in ongoing negotiations aimed at securing their release.
According to the minister, the two prisoners, whose identities remain undisclosed for security reasons, have expressed a determination to use their experience to educate others about the dangers of trafficking networks.
The visit formed part of Mr. Ablakwa’s official trip to Kyiv, where he also held discussions with President Zelenskyy on bilateral cooperation and humanitarian issues concerning the detained Ghanaians.
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