Minority Alleges Sale Of Diplomatic, Service Passports To 300 Ghanaians

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for a comprehensive investigation into allegations that diplomatic and service passports were improperly issued to approximately 300 Ghanaians.

According to a Citi FM report on Sunday, November 8, 2026, the caucus has expressed concern about the reported irregularities, arguing that the matter requires urgent attention from the relevant authorities.

The Minority believes the allegations raise serious questions about the procedures followed in issuing the official travel documents and whether the individuals involved satisfied the necessary eligibility requirements.

Diplomatic and service passports are government-issued documents reserved for individuals who qualify under specific legal and administrative provisions. Their issuance is expected to follow established procedures and receive the appropriate authorisation.

The caucus has warned that any confirmed abuse of the system could undermine confidence in Ghana’s passport administration and potentially affect the country’s international reputation.

It is therefore demanding transparency in establishing how the alleged transactions occurred, identifying those who may have benefited and determining whether public officials or other individuals facilitated the process.

The Minority has also indicated its intention to pursue a parliamentary investigation to examine the circumstances surrounding the reported issuance of the passports.

Such an inquiry could focus on the application and approval procedures, the individuals who received the documents and whether existing regulations were breached.

The controversy has renewed discussions about institutional oversight and the need for stronger safeguards to prevent government-issued travel documents from being obtained through unauthorised arrangements.

The Minority maintains that anyone found to have participated in wrongdoing should face appropriate consequences.

However, the allegations involving approximately 300 people will require proper investigation to establish the facts and determine the extent of any violations.

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