On Tuesday, 3rd November 2026, at the first sitting of the Third Meeting of this Session of Parliament, I sought, in my capacity as the Ranking Member of the Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Committee, to raise serious concerns surrounding the issuance of Ghanaian Diplomatic and Service Passports.
Unfortunately, I was unable to pursue the matter fully, under circumstances that are now well within the public domain.
It has since been reported that the Director of Passports has been interdicted.
The issuance of Diplomatic and Service Passports is a matter of grave national importance, with far-reaching implications for the credibility and integrity of Ghanaian passports, the reputation of our diplomatic institutions, and Ghana’s standing in the international community.
These developments reinforce the urgent need for a thorough, independent, and transparent investigation into the entire regime governing the issuance of Diplomatic and Service Passports. Any wrongdoing must be uncovered, and all persons found culpable must be held accountable, without fear or favour.
Parliament, as the representative institution of the Ghanaian people, has a sacred constitutional duty to demand answers, ensure accountability, and safeguard the integrity of our Republic. We cannot abdicate that responsibility.
The Minority Caucus remains resolute and unwavering in its determination to ensure that Parliament rises to the occasion and discharges this solemn duty to the people of Ghana.
We shall pursue every lawful and parliamentary avenue available to us to establish the truth, secure accountability, and protect the reputation and integrity of our country.
The integrity of Ghana’s passports, the credibility of our institutions, and the international reputation of our Republic must never be compromised.
