The Minority Caucus has warned that the US visa freeze could severely impact Ghana’s economy, placing billions in annual remittances at risk.
Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh delivered the caucus’s concerns during a press briefing on Tuesday, January 20, emphasising the threat to families and the nation.
“The United States accounts for the single largest share of remittances to Ghana,” he said.
“Between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion each year comes from hardworking Ghanaians abroad. A freeze like this is not symbolic; it directly chokes an economic lifeline.”
Nana Asafo-Adjei added, “These are ordinary families who depend on these transfers to pay school fees, medical bills, and start small businesses. For them, this is more than a visa issue. It is a question of survival.”
He criticised the Foreign Minister’s approach, saying, “Instead of quietly resolving technical issues with the US embassy, we witnessed public posturing, tit-for-tat gestures, and inflammatory statements. This is amateur diplomacy at the expense of ordinary citizens.”
The caucus urged the government to immediately engage the US, stating, “President Mahama must deploy a special envoy and establish a task force to ensure these remittances and the welfare of our citizens are safeguarded. Delay is no longer an option.”
