The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has issued a directive to recall Diplomatic and Service Passports granted by the previous government, citing a wide variety of former officials and other persons who must surrender their travel papers.
In a public notice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the initiative, which was required by the President's Office, aims to assure compliance with existing qualifying conditions for official passports and avoid potential misuse.
Former ministers and their wives.
- Former Members of Parliament representing all political parties.
- Retired Superior and Lower Court justices.
- Former Regional Ministers, Metropolitan, Municipal, and District CEOs.
- State institution CEOs, chairpersons, and board members.
Officials of the National Cathedral Project.
- Former Political Ambassadors and their dependents.
- Businesspeople, religious figures, and traditional leaders.
- Other previous government officials no longer have official positions.
The Ministry underlined that the recall applies to all Diplomatic and Service Passport holders who do not match the qualifying conditions outlined in the Passports and Travel Certificates Act of 1967 (NLCD 155).
- Former Members of Parliament representing all political parties.
- Retired Superior and Lower Court justices.
- Former Regional Ministers, Metropolitan, Municipal, and District CEOs.
- State institution CEOs, chairpersons, and board members.
Officials of the National Cathedral Project.
- Former Political Ambassadors and their dependents.
- Businesspeople, religious figures, and traditional leaders.
- Other previous government officials no longer have official positions.
The Ministry underlined that the recall applies to all Diplomatic and Service Passport holders who do not match the qualifying conditions outlined in the Passports and Travel Certificates Act of 1967 (NLCD 155).
Objective of the recall
In its statement, the Ministry emphasized the importance of the exercise in protecting the integrity of Ghana's official travel papers. The notice noted, "The recall exercise is to ensure a review of all Diplomatic and Service Passports in accordance with the current eligibility criteria for issuance." It is also intended to prevent abuse and preserve the integrity of Diplomatic and Service Passports."
Procedure for review and re-issuance
The Ministry has asked that all concerned persons submit their passports to the Legal and Treaties Bureau for a full evaluation and potential reissuance. This approach will verify that such records are held in accordance with current requirements.
In its statement, the Ministry emphasized the importance of the exercise in protecting the integrity of Ghana's official travel papers. The notice noted, "The recall exercise is to ensure a review of all Diplomatic and Service Passports in accordance with the current eligibility criteria for issuance." It is also intended to prevent abuse and preserve the integrity of Diplomatic and Service Passports."
Procedure for review and re-issuance
The Ministry has asked that all concerned persons submit their passports to the Legal and Treaties Bureau for a full evaluation and potential reissuance. This approach will verify that such records are held in accordance with current requirements.
Government assurance
The decision followed a letter from the President's Office, issued by Secretary to the President Dr Callistus Mahama, emphasizing the government's commitment to upholding international standards for the usage and management of Diplomatic and Service Passports.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs closed by requesting all parties involved to comply with the direction in order for this vital endeavor to run smoothly. Additional information about the procedure is anticipated to be revealed in the following days.
The decision followed a letter from the President's Office, issued by Secretary to the President Dr Callistus Mahama, emphasizing the government's commitment to upholding international standards for the usage and management of Diplomatic and Service Passports.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs closed by requesting all parties involved to comply with the direction in order for this vital endeavor to run smoothly. Additional information about the procedure is anticipated to be revealed in the following days.
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