Ablakwa Dismisses Conspiracy Theories, Assures Ghanaians on US Visa Sanctions Reversal
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has assured Ghanaians that the recent reversal of US visa restrictions carries no hidden costs to the country’s sovereignty or security.
His remarks follow Ghana’s diplomatic breakthrough on Friday, September 26, 2025, when the United States lifted visa sanctions imposed on Ghana in July, restoring eligibility for five-year multiple-entry visas and other enhanced consular privileges.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, September 28, Mr. Ablakwa dismissed what he described as an “avalanche of conspiracy theories and scaremongers” that surfaced after the announcement.
“Since Ghana became the only country under US visa restrictions to secure a reversal from the Trump Administration, an avalanche of conspiracy theories have been making the rounds. May I respectfully ask that you ignore the conspiracy theorists and scaremongers,” he stated.
Five Assurances from the Foreign Affairs Minister:
- Ghana will not be a dumping ground for US removals.
- Ghana is not accepting criminals from the US.
- The limited agreement to accept pre-vetted West African nationals without criminal records is consistent with ECOWAS protocols.
- The deal will not undermine Ghana’s security or stability.
- Ongoing negotiations with the US extend beyond removals, covering tariffs, trade opportunities, and the future of AGOA.
Mr. Ablakwa emphasised that the Mahama administration’s dialogue with Washington also includes a push to review the 15% tariff on Ghana, discussions on a special bilateral trade deal, and talks on the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which is critical to Ghana’s garment export industry.
“The Mahama Administration deeply cares for you — we shall keep working tirelessly to protect our strategic national interest, and we shall ensure our best efforts benefit all Ghanaians,” he assured.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry described the development as a diplomatic milestone, noting that Ghana is the only country to have successfully negotiated a reversal of US visa sanctions.
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