The Ghanaian government has dismissed rising concerns over a potential U.S. travel ban, with Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa assuring citizens that no formal communication has been received from the United States government.
The concern follows a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump, who suggested his administration might impose entry restrictions on citizens from 36 countries, including Ghana.
Addressing Parliament, Minister Ablakwa emphasized that Ghana has not been officially notified of any such move.
“Ghana has not been officially notified that we are going to be placed on any prohibition list or on any ban where our citizens cannot travel to the U.S.,” he said.
The Minister revealed that he has engaged U.S. officials to seek clarification and assurances regarding the credibility of recent media leaks suggesting Ghana may be affected.
“I have asked that we be assured that those leaks do not carry merit. So far, I can tell the people of Ghana that there is no cause for alarm,” he added.
Ablakwa reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding the rights and mobility of Ghanaian citizens, noting that the situation is being monitored closely
