President Mahama Orders Recall Of Diplomatic And Service Passports

The Office of the President has directed the recall of all Diplomatic and Service Passports issued under the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo-led administration as part of efforts to enhance the integrity of Ghana’s official travel documents and diplomatic engagements.

In a January 14 letter addressed to the Chief Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President, emphasised that the recall aligns with the government’s commitment to ensuring the proper use and administration of official travel documents in compliance with national and international standards.

The president set a January 24 deadline for all holders of such passports to submit them to the Foreign Affairs Ministry.

The Ministry’s Chief Director also directed to ensure that a thorough review will be conducted on all returned passports to ensure they align with the current eligibility criteria for issuance.

Diplomatic and Service Passports are essential tools for representing Ghana’s interests abroad.

 

Below is the statement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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