Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that Ghana is not part of the United States government’s latest Green Card review and temporary immigration suspension.
Mr. Ablakwa said 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.
Announcing the outcome of his meeting with the US envoy on Monday, December 1, 2025, 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.
President Trump last week directed US authorities to review Green Card holders from selected countries 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 said the meeting also 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.
“I held a very constructive meeting with Acting US Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Rolf Olson today.
We assessed recent positive strides in our bilateral relations including the restoration of 5-year Visas for Ghanaians, the removal of President Trump’s I5% tariffs on cocoa, semi-processed cocoa and other qualifying agricultural products, arrangements for World Cup soccer fans and the exemption of Ghana from last week’s Trump Green Card Review and immigration suspension policy.
We are also pleased to announce enhanced security cooperation efforts with the United States. In accordance with our longstanding bilateral Defence Cooperation Agreement, Ghana and the United States have increased intelligence sharing and training activities with the coordinated use of U.S. military aviation assets.
Ghana welcomes this collaboration with the United States on our shared security priorities. Aviation activities will always be coordinated with the appropriate government authorities.
Ghana is also hopeful of a positive outcome with our ongoing AGOA negotiations.
Ghana-US relations will continue to prioritize the best deals for the people we serve.
Ghana’s strategic national interest remains our guiding principle.”
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