Ghana’s government has expressed strong condemnation of what it describes as an unauthorised military intervention by the United States in Venezuela, resulting in the reported abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa emphasized that the action violates the United Nations Charter and international law, undermining the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence of Venezuela.
“The Government of Ghana is deeply concerned about recent developments in Venezuela, where unilateral actions by a foreign power have resulted in the capture of the democratically elected leadership of that country,” the statement read. “We call for the immediate and unconditional release of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and urge all parties to respect the principle of self-determination for the Venezuelan people.”
Ghana further warned that the operation and public remarks from U.S. officials suggesting continued influence in Venezuela echo a colonial or imperialist precedent that could destabilize global governance and peace. The Ministry highlighted that such actions threaten international stability and could set a dangerous precedent for similar interventions in other nations.
The Ghanaian government reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful diplomacy and adherence to international law, stressing that disputes between countries should be resolved through dialogue and multilateral engagement, not unilateral military operations.
The statement has been widely circulated in international media, signaling Ghana’s position on global respect for sovereignty and human rights. Analysts suggest that Ghana’s stance aligns with its historical support for self-determination, non-interference, and regional stability.
