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Ablakwa Announces New Passport Centre in Mampong for 2027

By Ishmeal

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced plans to establish a second Passport Application Centre in the Ashanti Region, with operations expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027.

Mr Ablakwa made the announcement after a working visit to the Passport Application Centre in Kumasi on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

According to the minister, the new centre will be located in Mampong, where a facility has already been secured for the project.

In a post on X following the visit, Ablakwa said preparations would begin soon to equip the facility and make it ready for operations.

“This second Passport Application Centre will be located in Mampong where a facility has already been secured. We shall commence equipping the facility in the next few weeks,” he wrote.

Mampong to Get New Passport Centre

The proposed centre is expected to expand access to passport application services in the Ashanti Region.

Currently, applicants in the region rely on the existing Passport Application Centre in Kumasi and other available service arrangements.

Establishing another centre in Mampong could make passport services more accessible to residents in the municipality and surrounding communities, potentially reducing the need for some applicants to travel to Kumasi.

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The project is also expected to support efforts to improve the delivery of passport services and make the application process more convenient for the public.

Government Targets First Quarter of 2027

The announcement comes as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues efforts to improve passport application services across the country.

With a facility already secured in Mampong, the next stage will involve equipping the centre before it begins operations.

The government is targeting the first quarter of 2027 for the establishment of the second Passport Application Centre in the Ashanti Region.

However, the centre’s readiness will depend on the progress of the planned equipment and preparations.

If completed as announced, the facility will provide an additional location for passport applicants in the region and could help ease pressure on existing services in Kumasi.

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By Ishmeal

Ishmeal Ntakor is a Ghanaian journalist, blogger, digital marketer, content creator, and media professional with interests in journalism, digital communication, healthcare, tourism, social development, and storytelling. He has experience in researching, writing, editing, and publishing news stories, features, articles, and digital content. His work covers current affairs, human-interest stories, entertainment, sports, tourism, social issues, and community developments. Ishmeal is also the founder and personality behind NationsBlogger, a digital media and blogging platform focused on news, entertainment, sports, trending stories, tourism, social issues, and public-interest content. Through his media work, he uses digital platforms to inform, educate, and connect with audiences. Educational Background Ishmeal has an interdisciplinary academic background spanning healthcare, digital marketing, and journalism. His qualifications include: - Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Diagnostic Medical Imaging – University of Cape Coast (UCC) -Degree in Digital Marketing – IPMC College of Technology Higher National Diploma (HND) in Journalism and Communication His background in Diagnostic Medical Imaging has given him academic exposure to healthcare and medical imaging, while his studies in Digital Marketing and Journalism have strengthened his abilities in communication, media production, digital strategy, content creation, and online storytelling. He has developed skills in SEO, social media marketing, Google Ads, PPC, content strategy, social media content creation, YouTube scripting, online journalism, and digital brand development. Beyond journalism and digital marketing, Ishmeal has a strong interest in tourism, history, exploration, interviews, current affairs, entertainment, and community development. As a media professional, Ishmeal believes in research, responsible reporting, accuracy, continuous learning, and telling stories that matter. He continues to combine his academic background in Diagnostic Medical Imaging at UCC, Digital Marketing at IPMC, and Journalism and Communication to build a diverse career across media, digital marketing, healthcare communication, and tourism. Ishmeal Ntakor is committed to growing NationsBlogger and using journalism and digital media to inform, educate, and engage audiences in Ghana and beyond