Government initiates recall of Diplomatic and Service Passports

The Office of the President has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to recall all Diplomatic and Service Passports issued by the previous administration.

In a letter dated January 14, 2025, Callistus Mahama, Ph.D., Secretary to the President, emphasized that the move aligns with the government’s commitment to ensuring the proper use of official travel documents.

“This recall aims to prevent misuse, safeguard the country’s reputation, and maintain the integrity of our diplomatic engagements,” the letter stated.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been tasked with executing the recall through a series of steps, including issuing a public notice to inform all holders of these passports to return them for verification and reissuance where necessary.

“Notify all holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports issued by the previous administration to return these documents to the Ministry,” the directive emphasized.

A deadline of January 24, 2025, has been set for compliance to ensure the process is completed expeditiously.

Additionally, the directive calls for a thorough review of all returned passports to ensure they meet the current eligibility criteria for issuance.

“Conduct a thorough verification to align with the eligibility standards,” Dr. Mahama noted.

The Office of the President highlighted that the cooperation of the Ministry in this exercise would significantly contribute to maintaining the efficiency and credibility of Ghana’s passport system.

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