Addressing an emergency press conference on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh, spoke on behalf of the Minority and blamed the development on the minister’s handling of Ghana–US relations. According to him, the visa freeze has far-reaching consequences for ordinary Ghanaians, particularly families and professionals who rely on lawful migration channels. “This visa freeze is not merely a bureaucratic setback. Nana Asafo-Adjei accused the foreign affairs minister of prioritising public confrontation over quiet diplomatic engagement. “The foreign minister has chosen theatre over strategy.

Source: GhanaWeb January 20, 2026 11:57 UTC