The Government of Ghana has issued a strong condemnation of the United States’ military incursion into Venezuela and the reported abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, Ghana expressed alarm over what it described as a “unilateral and unauthorised invasion” carried out in the early hours of Saturday, 3 January. The government said the action violated the United Nations Charter and international law, undermining Venezuela’s sovereignty and political independence.
“The Ghanaian Government is keenly following the situation in Venezuela with great concern,” the statement read. “Such acts in contravention of international law, attempts at the occupation of foreign territories and apparent regime change efforts will not only destabilize the affected country, but also threaten peace and stability at the global order.”
The statement also cited remarks attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump, who reportedly said the United States would “run” Venezuela “until such time we can do so in a safe, proper and judicious manner that fits US large oil companies.” Ghana described the comments as “colonial and imperialist,” warning of the dangerous precedent they set for international diplomacy.
Ghana called on the United Nations and the broader international community to demand the immediate and unconditional release of President Maduro and his wife, and to reaffirm the right of Venezuelans to elect their leaders without external interference.
“The Government of Ghana shall maintain and defend its long-held principled position against invasion, occupation, colonisation, apartheid, disregard for sovereignty and all forms of violation of international law,” the statement concluded.
The Ministry urged media houses to disseminate the statement widely and provided contact details for further inquiries.
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