The Government of Ghana has expressed strong alarm and condemnation over what it describes as a unilateral and unauthorized military invasion of Venezuela by the United States, along with the reported abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
In a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, Ghana said the events were alleged to have occurred in the early hours of Saturday, January 3, 2026. The government described the reported actions as a serious violation of international law and the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.
Ghana stated that it strongly opposes the unilateral use of force and warned that such actions undermine the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence of states.
According to the statement, Accra is closely monitoring developments in Venezuela and views the situation as having potentially severe consequences for international stability and the global order.
The statement also referenced remarks attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump, in which he allegedly suggested that the United States would “run” Venezuela during a transition period and involve major U.S. oil companies in the country.
Ghana said such comments evoke memories of colonial and imperialist practices and warned that they set a dangerous precedent in the modern international system.
“The international community must not allow a return to colonial ambitions in the post–Second World War era,” the statement said, adding that tolerating such actions would place all nations at risk and weaken the principle of state sovereignty.
Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to the right of self-determination, emphasizing that the political future of Venezuela should be decided solely by the Venezuelan people.
It called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and demanded the release of President Maduro and his wife.
The government concluded by reiterating its long-standing opposition to invasion, occupation, colonialism, apartheid, and all forms of violations of international law, pledging to continue defending these principles in its foreign policy.
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