The presidency's decision to recall all diplomatic and service passports is a step in the right direction, former Member of Parliament for Buem, Daniel Asiamah, has observed.

He said it was important for the new administration to get a grip on the situation before any re-issuance could be done.

On Wednesday, President John Dramani Mahama's office directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to recall previously issued diplomatic and service passports during the erstwhile administration.

The directive, the presidency noted, was to ensure that such passports are appropriately used in a manner befitting due standards.