{"id":241117,"date":"2024-10-29T05:32:28","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T05:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/29\/ghana-card-to-be-primary-source-for-passport-applications-when-elected-bawumia\/"},"modified":"2024-10-29T05:32:28","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T05:32:28","slug":"ghana-card-to-be-primary-source-for-passport-applications-when-elected-bawumia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/29\/ghana-card-to-be-primary-source-for-passport-applications-when-elected-bawumia\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana Card to be primary source for passport applications when elected &#8211; Bawumia"},"content":{"rendered":"<br><p>Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia <\/p><div id=\"article-text\">\n                       \n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated his commitment to simplifying Ghana\u2019s passport application process by incorporating the Ghana Card as a central document for verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr Bawumia outlined this proposal during a campaign event in the Nkwanta North constituency, where he shared his vision of a more efficient public service process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He emphasised that using the Ghana Card as the primary source for passport applications would streamline procedures, reducing delays and bureaucratic complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This digital approach, he believes, will not only make services more accessible but also enhance government efficiency across multiple sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite criticisms that his focus on digitalisation overlooks Ghana\u2019s immediate economic concerns, Dr Bawumia continues to highlight the value of a digital-first agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He argues that digitalisation is fundamental to Ghana\u2019s long-term development, as it enables more transparent, reliable, and accessible systems for all citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During his campaign stop in Nkwanta North in the Oti Region on Monday, October 28, Dr Bawumia explained that digital advancements are designed to improve Ghanaians\u2019 daily experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He pointed to the passport application process as an area that could greatly benefit from reduced paperwork and quicker turnarounds through digital innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NPP flagbearer further emphasised that his government would prioritize such initiatives if elected, viewing them as essential for modernizing Ghana\u2019s infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe have realised that a lot of people are interested in acquiring passports but the process is tedious. 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