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No Evidence Ghana Diplomatic Passports Are Being Sold

By Ishmeal

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed allegations that Ghana’s Diplomatic Passports are being sold, clarifying that the ongoing investigation concerns the alleged irregular issuance of Service Passports.

In a statement, the Ministry said preliminary investigations had found no evidence to support claims that Diplomatic Passports were being sold to individuals.

The clarification follows public concerns over allegations of payments in exchange for Ghanaian passports and questions about possible abuse of the passport issuance process.

Investigation Focuses on Service Passports

According to the Ministry, preliminary findings identified 10 Service Passports that were allegedly issued irregularly to individuals who did not qualify to receive them. The passports have since been cancelled.

The investigation was triggered by petitions alleging payments of US$29,000 in 2023 and US$5,000 in 2026 in connection with passport-related transactions.

The Ministry has interdicted Acting Director of Passports Mahama Yahaya Amantana and a junior Foreign Service Officer, Alhassan Sumani, pending further investigations. The matter has also been referred to the police.

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The Ministry has stressed that the allegations are still being investigated and that the outcome of the process will determine any further action.

Ministry Outlines Passport Reforms

The Ministry has also announced measures aimed at improving transparency, accountability and efficiency in passport administration.

The reforms include the introduction of chip-embedded passports, expansion of passport application centres across all 16 regions, electronic tracking systems and improved service delivery.

The Ministry says the measures are intended to strengthen the integrity of Ghana’s passport system and prevent irregularities.

It has urged the public to distinguish between Diplomatic and Service Passports as investigations continue.

The Ministry maintains that there is currently no evidence that Ghana’s Diplomatic Passports are being sold.

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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,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, 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: -Degree in Digital Marketing – IPMC College of Technology Higher National Diploma (HND) in Journalism and Communication 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. Ishmeal Ntakor is committed to growing NationsBlogger and using journalism and digital media to inform, educate, and engage audiences in Ghana and beyond