By: Ashiadey Dotse
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed that Ghana is not part of the United States government’s latest Green Card review or temporary immigration suspension.
In a Facebook post on Monday, December 1, 2025, Mr. Ablakwa said he received an official briefing from the Acting US Ambassador to Ghana, Rolf Olson, who assured him that the new directive announced by President Donald Trump does not affect Ghana.
The Minister explained that their meeting focused on recent developments in Ghana–US relations, including concerns about a review targeting Green Card holders from selected countries. He stressed that Ghana is not included in that group.
President Trump ordered the review last week after an Afghan national shot and killed two US National Guard officers. However, the US government has not yet released the list of affected or exempted countries.
Mr. Ablakwa said the discussions also covered other bilateral issues such as the return of five-year visas for Ghanaian travellers and the removal of the 15% tariff on cocoa, semi-processed cocoa, and other agricultural exports from Ghana.
He added that Ghana and the US are strengthening security cooperation under the Defence Cooperation Agreement. This will involve more intelligence sharing and expanded training programmes using US military aviation assets, all under the supervision of the appropriate Ghanaian authorities.
On trade, the Minister said Ghana remains hopeful about continued engagement under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and will pursue agreements that offer the best benefits to the country.
Mr. Ablakwa emphasised that Ghana’s national interest will continue to guide all discussions and partnerships with the United States.
