Ghana has condemned the United States’ military invasion of Venezuela and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, calling the action a violation of international law and Venezuelan sovereignty.
In a statement, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the invasion “sets a dangerous precedent for the global order. Such colonial ambitions should have no place in the post-Second World War era.” The statement reaffirmed that “only the Venezuelan people should freely determine their political and democratic future.”
The government described the US action as a unilateral and unauthorized use of force, warning that attempts to control Venezuelan oil resources or occupy foreign territory could have far-reaching consequences for international stability and global trade.
While Ghana did not announce any formal diplomatic measures, analysts say the condemnation could add friction to roller-coaster Ghana–US relations, in recent years. By publicly criticizing the United States, Ghana underscores its commitment to sovereignty and international law, signaling a cautious stance in future bilateral negotiations.
The invasion is also expected to heighten uncertainty in global commodity markets, particularly crude oil. Venezuela, a major oil producer, is central to international supply chains, and disruption could affect pricing, trade flows, and investment decisions worldwide.
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Global responses to the US intervention have been mixed, with several governments urging restraint and respect for sovereignty. Ghana’s statement aligns with these calls, highlighting the broader risks that unilateral military action poses to regional stability, investor confidence, and energy markets.
In its release, Ghana urged the immediate de-escalation of the crisis and the release of President Maduro and his wife, stressing that continued instability in Venezuela could reverberate across global markets and international trade networks.
