• Ghana Accuses United States of Neo-Colonial Power Grab in Venezuela Crisis
• Alleged U.S. Abduction of Venezuela’s President Sparks Sharp Reproach from Accra
• Ghana Warns Global Order at Risk After Reported U.S. Military Action in Venezuela
The Government of Ghana has issued a strongly worded statement expressing alarm and deep concern over what it describes as a unilateral and unauthorized military invasion of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela by the United States of America, followed by the alleged abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
In a press release dated Saturday, 4 January 2026, and signed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Ghana said the reported actions, which allegedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday, 3 January 2026, represent a grave violation of international law and established global norms governing relations among sovereign states.
According to the statement, Ghana firmly rejects any unilateral use of force that undermines the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. The government emphasized that such actions threaten the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence of nations, principles that form the bedrock of the modern international system.
The Ministry noted that the situation in Venezuela is being monitored closely, stressing that military assaults on sovereign states, attempts at territorial occupation, and external control of strategic national resources—particularly oil—carry far-reaching and dangerous implications for international stability and the global order. Ghana warned that such developments could erode trust among nations and normalize force as a tool of foreign policy.
In the statement, Ghana also referenced reported comments attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump, suggesting that the United States would “run” Venezuela until a so-called safe and proper transition is achieved, with large U.S. oil companies expected to take control of operations. Ghana described these remarks as deeply troubling, likening them to rhetoric from the colonial and imperialist eras.
The government stated that such declarations set a dangerous precedent and have no place in the post-Second World War international system, which is founded on equality among states and respect for self-determination. Allowing such actions, Ghana cautioned, would place the entire international community at risk and weaken the sovereignty of all countries, regardless of size or power.
Reaffirming its long-standing foreign policy principles, Ghana underscored its commitment to self-determination and insisted that only the people of Venezuela have the legitimate right to decide their political and democratic future without external coercion or interference.
The statement concluded with a call for immediate de-escalation of tensions and the unconditional release of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Ghana further reiterated its unwavering opposition to invasion, occupation, colonialism, apartheid, disregard for sovereignty, and all forms of violation of international law.
The press release was addressed to all media houses and reflects Ghana’s broader diplomatic posture of advocating peaceful resolution of conflicts, respect for international law, and the protection of sovereign equality among nations.
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| Press statement from Ministry Of Foreign Affairs - Okudzeto Ablakwah |
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