The United States Department of State has expressed its commitment to supporting and advancing democracy in Ghana.

According to a statement issued by the Secretary of State, Anthony J.

Blinken, a visa restriction policy which was announced on October 28, would apply only to specific individuals who undermine democracy.The statement explained that the policy is not directed at the Ghanaian people nor the Government of Ghana."The Department of State is announcing a new visa restriction policy today that will restrict U.S.

visas for any individual responsible for undermining democracy in Ghana.