Ghana has firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision suggesting that the United States would “run” Venezuela, warning that such declarations undermine international law and threaten the sovereignty of nations.
She further called for the immediate de-escalation of tensions and demanded the unconditional release of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores
“Ghana calls for immediate de-escalation and the release of President Maduro and his wife” the statement read
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement said Ghana was deeply alarmed by reports of a unilateral and unauthorised U.S. invasion of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, allegedly carried out in the early hours of the day and resulting in the abduction of the Venezuelan leader and his spouse.
The West African nation strongly deplored the unilateral use of force, describing it as a serious violation of the Charter of the United Nations and established principles of international law.
“Ghana expresses strong reservations against unilateral use of force and strongly deplores such acts that violate the Charter of the United Nations and international law, as well as the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence of States.” The statement read
It stressed that actions which seek to undermine the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence of states pose significant dangers to global peace and stability.
Ghana further expressed concern over comments reportedly made by President Trump indicating that the United States would oversee Venezuela until a “safe, proper and judicious transition” is achieved, while opening the country to operations by major U.S. oil companies.
According to the Foreign Ministry, such statements raise fears of external domination and control over another nation’s political future and natural resources.
The Ministry noted that these pronouncements evoke painful memories of colonial and imperialist practices and set a dangerous precedent in the post–Second World War international order.
It cautioned that ambitions to externally administer or control a sovereign state have no place in modern international relations.
Reaffirming its commitment to the principle of self-determination, Ghana stressed that only the people of Venezuela have the right to decide their political and democratic future, free from external interference or coercion.
The government of Ghana said it remains firmly opposed to invasion, occupation, colonialism, apartheid, and all forms of violations of international law, and pledged to continue defending these principles at the international level, which aligns with its Foreign policy
By: Richmond Ampofo Fordjour
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