Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed that Ghana is not part of the United States government’s latest Green Card review and temporary immigration suspension.
Mr. Ablakwa revealed that he received a formal briefing from the Acting US Ambassador to Ghana, Rolf Olson, who “assured him that Ghana is not among the countries affected by the new measures announced by President Donald Trump’s administration.”
Speaking on Monday, December 1, 2025, following his meeting with the US envoy, the Minister said their discussions “covered recent developments in Ghana–US relations and specifically the clarification that Ghana has not been included in the review targeting certain Green Card holders.”
The Green Card review was ordered last week by President Trump after an Afghan national shot and killed two National Guard members. No official list of affected or exempted countries has been released publicly.
Mr. Ablakwa also said the talks addressed several bilateral issues, including “the restoration of five-year visas for Ghanaian travellers, the withdrawal of 15% tariffs on cocoa, semi-processed cocoa and other qualifying agricultural products, and ongoing arrangements for Ghanaian supporters preparing for World Cup activities.”
He added that both sides discussed enhanced security cooperation under the Defence Cooperation Agreement, which will involve “increased intelligence exchanges and expanded training activities involving US military aviation assets, with all operations coordinated through the appropriate Ghanaian authorities.”
On trade, the Minister said Ghana remains optimistic about continued discussions under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), emphasizing that the government will pursue agreements that deliver the best outcomes for the country.
Mr. Ablakwa stressed that “Ghana’s national interest remains central to all engagements with the United States.