Accra, Ghana – The United States has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting individuals who may undermine the democratic process in Ghana’s upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. The move is aimed at deterring actions that could disrupt the peaceful conduct of the elections.

The US State Department stated that the visa restrictions would apply to individuals who engage in activities such as manipulating the electoral process, using violence to intimidate voters, or preventing political representatives or civil society from exercising their rights. The department emphasized that the policy is not directed at the Ghanaian people or the government but at specific individuals who may pose a threat to democratic principles.

Ghana has a long history of peaceful elections, and the US government expressed its commitment to supporting the country’s democratic aspirations. The visa restrictions are seen as a precautionary measure to ensure a free and fair electoral process.