The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has successfully retrieved 381 diplomatic passports following a directive from the Office of the President. This directive, issued by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, instructed the Ministry to recall all diplomatic and service passports issued under the previous government.
According to Channel One News sources within the Ministry, the passports were returned by the close of work on Thursday, January 23, a day before the directive’s deadline. The move is part of a broader effort to ensure proper accountability and streamline the issuance of diplomatic credentials.
The directive, which expired on Friday, January 24, required all individuals in possession of diplomatic or service passports issued under the previous administration to surrender them to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
This measure is believed to be aimed at preventing the misuse of these high-security travel documents and ensuring that their issuance aligns with current protocols.
The retrieval of 381 diplomatic passports underscores the Ministry’s commitment to upholding diplomatic standards and safeguarding the integrity of the country’s travel documentation system.
However, the Ministry has not disclosed whether additional passports remain unaccounted for or if further measures will be taken to address non-compliance.
This development comes amidst efforts by the government to strengthen oversight and restore public confidence in the administration of official travel documents.
