Ablakwa gives seven days ultimatum for return of 791 outstanding diplomatic, service passports

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has given a final warning to individuals holding 791 outstanding diplomatic and service passports. These passports must be returned within 7 days. This move is aimed at ensuring that only eligible individuals hold diplomatic and service passports.

According to the Ministry, the affected individuals include former government officials, MPs, and Council of State members. They have until March 17 to return their passports to the Ministry. The Ministry has warned that failure to comply with this directive will result in the revocation of the passports.

The Ministry is taking this step to ensure that only eligible individuals hold diplomatic and service passports. This move is part of a broader effort to maintain the integrity of Ghana’s passport system. The Ministry is mandated to review and verify the eligibility of all holders of diplomatic and service passports.

The Ministry has urged all affected individuals to cooperate with this directive to prevent any inconvenience. “If you don’t return your passport, it will be revoked and you won’t be able to travel with it,” the Ministry warned. The Ministry has also advised individuals to return their passports to the Legal and Treaties Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

This recall is part of a broader effort to ensure compliance with current eligibility criteria for official passports and prevent potential misuse. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration is mandated to review and verify the eligibility of all holders of diplomatic and service passports.

In the words of the Ministry, “This exercise aligns with the Government’s commitment to ensuring the proper use and administration of official travel documents in compliance with national and international standards.”