The Minority Caucus in Parliament is calling on the government to provide an immediate briefing on the legal basis for Ghana’s alleged collaboration with the United States in carrying out airstrikes against terrorist targets in Nigeria.

This request follows remarks attributed to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa during an engagement at Chatham House in London, where he is said to have acknowledged Ghana’s role in the operation.

Addressing journalists in Parliament, the Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, maintained that any external military engagement involving Ghana must receive prior approval from Parliament. He argued that decisions of such magnitude cannot be undertaken without legislative oversight.

Mr Jinapor also expressed apprehension about the potential security ramifications, asking whether Ghana’s alleged involvement could expose the country to retaliatory threats from extremist networks, including ISIS. He called on the government to disclose the protective strategies in place to safeguard citizens.

The controversy has intensified public debate over Ghana’s participation in regional counterterrorism efforts. According to Mr Jinapor, individuals who previously held office have indicated that under the administration of former President Nana Akufo-Addo, Ghana did not permit its territory to be used as a base for military actions in other jurisdictions.

Reports suggest the operation in question received authorisation in December of last year, further fuelling demands for openness regarding its constitutional grounding and security consequences.

The Minority insists that Parliament must be comprehensively briefed on the scope of the arrangement, its legality, and the measures adopted to mitigate risks. In their view, transparency on such matters is essential not only for national security governance but also for sustaining public trust in state institutions.