Ghana Calls Donald Trump to Release Venezuela’s President and Wife with Immediate Effect 

The Government of Ghana has called on the United States to immediately reduce tensions and release Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores.

In a letter released on 4 January 2026, Ghana said it was deeply alarmed by what it described as a unilateral and unauthorised invasion of Venezuela by the United States. According to the letter, President Maduro and his wife were taken in the early hours of Saturday, 3 January 2026.

Ghana strongly criticised the use of force by one country against another. It said such actions go against the United Nations Charter, international law, and the sovereignty and independence of states.

The government said it is closely watching developments in Venezuela with great concern. It warned that attacks on international law, attempts to occupy foreign land, and moves to control another country’s oil resources could seriously harm global peace and stability.

Ghana also raised concern about statements attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump, suggesting that the United States would “run” Venezuela for a period and allow large U.S. oil companies to operate there. Ghana said such comments bring back memories of colonial and imperial times and set a dangerous example for the world.

According to the statement, allowing such actions would put the international community at risk and weaken the sovereignty of all nations. Ghana reaffirmed its belief in self-determination, stressing that only the people of Venezuela have the right to decide their political and democratic future.

Ghana therefore called for immediate de-escalation of the situation and the release of President Maduro and his wife.

The government concluded by restating its long-standing position against invasion, occupation, colonialism, apartheid, and all forms of violation of international law.

letter below: