Government has recalled all diplomatic and service passports issued by the erstwhile administration.
This exercise, the government says, aligns with its commitment to ensuring the proper use and administration of official travel documents by national and international standards. "The recall aims to prevent misuse, safeguard the country's reputation and maintain the integrity of our diplomatic engagements," a letter by Secretary to the President, Dr Callistus Mahama, to the Chief Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained.
In a three-step roadmap to return the travel documents, the government directed the ministry to notify all holders, through a public statement to return them for verification and re-issuance, where applicable. "Specify a reasonable timeline for all concerned individuals to comply with the recall latest by January 24, 2025," the letter directed.
It further directed a thorough review of all returned passports to ensure that they align with the current eligibility criteria for issuance.
