- Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs has announced on Facebook that Ghanaians can now apply for five-year multiple-entry visas
- Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa stated that he received the official confirmation during an event in the US
- Some social media users have congratulated Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and President John Dramani Mahama for this latest achievement
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced significant news that has brought joy to many Ghanaians.
The hardworking minister stated that the United States has officially reversed its visa restrictions placed on Ghanaian citizens.
Source: UGC
US lifts visa restrictions on Ghana
The hardworking minister stated that the United States has officially reversed its visa restrictions placed on Ghanaian citizens.
In a heartfelt Facebook post, Ablakwa outlined that Ghanaians will now have access to five-year multiple-entry visas, along with additional enhanced consular privileges that facilitate travel and diplomatic engagement.
Source: Facebook
This announcement came after an important bilateral meeting on September 26, 2025, during the United Nations General Assembly, where US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison conveyed the positive development.
Ablakwa, who represents the North Tongu Constituency, expressed his gratitude for the outcome, attributing this success to months of meticulous diplomatic negotiations between the two nations.
“Big win for Ghana. The US visa restrictions imposed on Ghana has been reversed. Ghanaians can now be eligible for five-year multiple-entry visas and other enhanced consular privileges.”
“This good news was directly communicated to me by US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison at a bilateral meeting earlier today, in the margins of the UN General Assembly.”
“I am really pleased that months of high-level diplomatic negotiations has led to a successful outcome.”
“It will be recalled that the US imposed visa restrictions on Ghana and other countries in July this year. The affected countries were slapped with a maximum three-month single entry visas and other limitations. In the specific case of Ghana, the Trump Administration said they were reacting to many years of visa overstays mainly by students. It’s good to see healthier and stronger Ghana 🇬🇭 USA 🇺🇸 relations. For God and Country. 🇬🇭 🙏🏾
The Instagram post is below:
US approves 5-Year entry permits for Ghanaians
Some social media users have commended Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister for working effectively in the best interest of Ghanaians. YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:
Akuoko Kwarteng stated:
“Honourable Minister.. Please let the official communication come from the USA embassy in Ghana or the political affairs office in the USA..before u can start the celebration.”
Timmy Ganny stated:
“This is a milestone achievement! US impose a visa restrictions on you and just within few months it has been reversed. Bravo Ghana! Only the blind can’t attest Ghana has taken a new dimension. Great leadership ❤️👏👏👏💯.”
Baba Sadiq stated:
“This is a true victory for the Mahama-led administration’s commitment to restoring Ghana’s global image through effective diplomacy. It shows that when leadership is intentional, Ghana earns respect on the international stage. Stronger Ghana–USA relations mean more opportunities for our students, businesses, and citizens. Indeed, this is the kind of leadership that puts Ghana first. 🇬🇭.”
Cyril Yaw Sallah stated:
“The speech of our president of Ghana 🇬🇭 has reset the US too ooo.”
Rietta Tetteh II stated:
“Time to tighten the passport application. Alatafu) nu will start rushing it if it’s not tightened.”
CB Nkurumah stated:
“When our chief diplomat is diplomating 😎. That’s the benefit of accepting deportees. This will certainly bring relief to our students studying in the US.”
Aduku Shaibu stated:
“Imagine JM boldly told them his mind and less than 72hrs restriction removed 😍.”
The Facebook post is below:
Wode Maya and others receive diplomatic passports
Popular Ghanaian YouTuber, Wode Maya, known in private life as Berthold Kobby Winkler Ackon, has been offered a Diplomatic passport.
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, made the official announcement on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, on his Facebook page.
Diplomatic passports in Ghana are typically reserved for government officials and diplomatic personnel on official business.
However, Wode Maya has proven himself a worthy ambassador of Ghana by promoting the country to the rest of the world, and for that reason, he deserves the diplomatic passport.
The Facebook post is below:
Okudzeto Ablakwa attends a book launch
Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about the wife of North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Nuhela Seidu, who stole the show at Kwesi Pratt Jr.’s book launch in Accra with her style and sophistication.
Among other notable personalities, President John Mahama, Haruna Iddrisu, Kweku Baako Jr., and Anas Aremeyaw Anas attended the star-studded event.
Nuhela, the daughter of the late MP Mumuni Abudu Seidu and has two children with Ablakwa.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
