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Ghanaian FM says ‘too much money is going into war’
(MENAFN) Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has condemned the diversion of resources toward warfare while millions worldwide suffer from hunger, poor healthcare, and lack of basic services.
Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue conference in New Delhi, Ablakwa stressed that billions of dollars funneled into conflicts—over $380 billion in Ukraine and the Middle East—could instead address urgent humanitarian challenges.
“Too much money is going into war when people are starving, babies are dying, and pregnant women lack proper care,” he stated.
The minister questioned the global focus on military expansion, urging leaders to prioritize housing, electricity, healthcare, clean water, and vaccinations over funding "killing machines."
Ablakwa highlighted the rising influence of South-South cooperation, citing India and Africa’s shared development goals within BRICS and the G20. He emphasized that geopolitical shifts should encourage global investment in human development over warfare.
“We must stop shifting resources away from people’s well-being and instead foster prosperity for all,” he urged.
In 2024, Western nations allocated €50 billion ($54 billion) to Ukraine, while a Brown University report revealed that the US spent $22.76 billion on military operations in Gaza and Yemen. Ablakwa called for redefining international priorities, stressing the need for diplomacy and cooperation over war.
Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue conference in New Delhi, Ablakwa stressed that billions of dollars funneled into conflicts—over $380 billion in Ukraine and the Middle East—could instead address urgent humanitarian challenges.
“Too much money is going into war when people are starving, babies are dying, and pregnant women lack proper care,” he stated.
The minister questioned the global focus on military expansion, urging leaders to prioritize housing, electricity, healthcare, clean water, and vaccinations over funding "killing machines."
Ablakwa highlighted the rising influence of South-South cooperation, citing India and Africa’s shared development goals within BRICS and the G20. He emphasized that geopolitical shifts should encourage global investment in human development over warfare.
“We must stop shifting resources away from people’s well-being and instead foster prosperity for all,” he urged.
In 2024, Western nations allocated €50 billion ($54 billion) to Ukraine, while a Brown University report revealed that the US spent $22.76 billion on military operations in Gaza and Yemen. Ablakwa called for redefining international priorities, stressing the need for diplomacy and cooperation over war.
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