Ghana asked US to release Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife

The Government of Ghana has condemned what it described as a unilateral and unauthorised military invasion of Venezuela by the United States, which reportedly led to the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, January 4, 2026, Ghana said it was alarmed by the incident, which reportedly took place in the early hours of Saturday, January 3.

Ghana expressed strong opposition to the use of force, saying the action violates the United Nations Charter, international law, and the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence of Venezuela.

The government said it is closely monitoring developments and warned that such actions, including attempts to occupy foreign territory and exert external control over natural resources, pose serious threats to global peace and stability.

Ghana also raised concerns about comments attributed to US President Donald Trump suggesting that the United States would “run” Venezuela during a transition period and allow major US oil companies to operate there. The government said such remarks reflect colonial era practices and set a dangerous precedent in the modern international system.

The Foreign Ministry said the actions undermine the global order and threaten the sovereignty of all nations, reaffirming Ghana’s commitment to the principle of self determination. It stressed that only the people of Venezuela have the right to decide their political and democratic future.

Ghana called for the immediate de escalation of tensions and the unconditional release of President Maduro and his wife.

The government restated its long standing opposition to invasion, occupation, colonialism, and all violations of international law, and said it will continue to defend these principles internationally…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>