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Ghana rolls out chip-embedded passports; ends issuance of biometric passports

The government of Ghana through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, today, commenced the issuance of its chip-embedded passports, bringing an end to the issuance of biometric passports.
Speaking at the event for the rollout of the chip-embedded passport to the public, the Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, noted that the mechanisms put in place will see to an end of over 70,000 uncollected passports.
To biometric passport users, the Foreign Minister stated that in compliance with International Civil

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