Ghana is not included in the United States government’s latest Green Card review and temporary immigration suspension, according to a clarification issued by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The Minister revealed that he received a detailed briefing from the Acting US Ambassador to Ghana, Rolf Olson, who provided full clarity on Ghana’s status regarding the newly announced US immigration measures.
Mr Ablakwa, speaking after his meeting with Ambassador Olson on Monday, December 1, 2025, noted that their discussion covered recent developments in Ghana–US relations, including assurances that Ghana is not part of the countries affected by President Donald Trump’s revised immigration directives. He explained that this confirmation should calm public concerns, especially given the widespread misinformation circulating on social media about Ghana’s supposed involvement in the suspension.
The meeting also addressed the restoration of five-year visas for Ghanaian travellers—an issue that had raised significant public interest—and the removal of the 15 percent tariffs that were previously applied to cocoa, semi-processed cocoa, and other eligible agricultural exports. Mr Ablakwa emphasized that these developments reflect Ghana’s continued efforts to secure trade conditions that favor the country’s long-term economic stability.
He further highlighted cooperative engagements under the Defence Cooperation Agreement, noting that the arrangement will involve enhanced intelligence sharing and training activities conducted with US military aviation resources, all of which will be closely coordinated with Ghanaian authorities. Although public information from US sources indicates no formal list of exempted countries, Ghana does not appear among those affected, reinforcing the Minister’s assurances.
Mr Ablakwa stressed that Ghana’s national interest remains the guiding principle behind all diplomatic engagements with the United States.
