The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Hon. Patrick Boamah, has raised serious concerns about the potential repercussions Ghana could face as a result of the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing journalists at a press conference in Parliament on Monday, June 16, 2025, Hon. Boamah noted that Ghana\u2019s economy\u2014particularly its oil revenue projections\u2014is at risk due to the geopolitical tensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGhana will, one way or another, suffer from the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel,\u201d he stated. \u201cTwenty-five percent of global oil trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz, which lies within the conflict zone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He warned that the 7% increase in global crude oil prices could significantly distort Ghana\u2019s revenue expectations if the government fails to act swiftly. \u201cIf a government bases its oil revenue projections on a certain price, and the price has now surged, then immediate steps must be taken to adjust,\u201d he emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The MP also disclosed disturbing developments affecting Ghana\u2019s diplomatic mission in Iran. He confirmed that the Minister for Foreign Affairs had directed the temporary shutdown of Ghana\u2019s embassy in Tehran due to growing security threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cInformation reaching me indicates there are six Ghanaian foreign officers stationed at our Tehran Embassy. A nearby shopping center was hit, there\u2019s been no water for days, and telecommunication services are unstable,\u201d he revealed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While withholding some sensitive details for security reasons, Hon. Boamah confirmed that the embassy staff are in the process of exiting Tehran via a secured route to a neighboring country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that about 50 Ghanaian nationals are currently residing in Kome, a religious city in northern Iran, and are reluctant to leave due to safety concerns. He urged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to remain in close contact with these citizens and provide them with all necessary support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Calling for global de-escalation efforts, Hon. Boamah appealed to both Iran and Israel to return to the negotiation table. \u201cThe world deserves peace, and economies like Ghana\u2019s need stability to recover and thrive,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source: Clement Akoloh||parliamentnews360.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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