The Office of the President has requested the recall of all Diplomatic and Service Passports issued by the previous administration.
This move aims to ensure the proper use and administration of official travel documents in accordance with national and international standards.
The Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, said in a statement the recall is necessary to “prevent misuse, safeguard the country’s reputation and maintain the integrity of our diplomatic engagements.”
To facilitate the process, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been directed to issue a public notice, calling on all holders of the affected passports to return them to the Ministry for verification and re-issuance, where applicable.
A deadline of January 24, 2025, has been set for compliance, after which the Ministry will conduct a thorough review of all returned passports to ensure they meet the current eligibility criteria for issuance.
The Secretary to the President emphasized the importance of cooperation and expedient action in this matter, stating that it will “contribute significantly to maintaining the credibility and efficiency of our country’s passport system.”
