Ghana Condemns U.S. Military Action in Venezuela, Demands Release of President Maduro
The Government of Ghana has expressed alarm and strong condemnation over what it describes as the unilateral and unauthorised military invasion of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela by the United States of America, and the subsequent abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in Accra on January 4, 2026, the government said the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, January 3, 2026, and constitutes a grave violation of international law.
According to the statement, Ghana strongly deplores the use of force, describing it as a clear breach of the Charter of the United Nations, as well as an affront to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of Venezuela.
“The Government of Ghana is keenly following the situation in Venezuela with great concern,” the statement said, warning that assaults on international law, attempts at occupation of foreign territories and apparent external control of oil resources pose serious threats to international stability and the global order.
Ghana further expressed deep concern over statements attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump, in which he reportedly indicated that the United States would “run” Venezuela until a “safe, proper and judicious transition” is achieved, and that large U.S. oil companies would be asked to operate in the country.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry said such declarations are reminiscent of the colonial and imperialist era and set a dangerous precedent for the international system.
“These colonial ambitions should have no place in the post-Second World War era,” the statement stressed, warning that allowing such actions would place the international community at great risk and undermine the sovereignty of all nations.
Ghana reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to the principle of self-determination, insisting that only the people of Venezuela have the right to freely determine their political and democratic future.
The government called for the immediate de-escalation of tensions and the unconditional release of President Maduro and his wife.
“The Government of Ghana shall maintain and defend its long-held principled position against invasion, occupation, colonialism, apartheid, disregard for sovereignty and all forms of violation of international law,” the statement concluded.
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