Foreign Affairs Ministry Releases Sh0cking Figures on Service Passports Issued From 2009 to 2026

According to a report by GHOne TV on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided official figures on the number of service passports issued in Ghana between 2009 and 2026.

The Ministry disclosed that a total of 1,397 service passports were issued between 2009 and 2016. The figures further show that 3,174 service passports were issued between 2017 and 2024. From 2025 to date, the Passport Office has issued 754 service passports.

The figures provide a breakdown of service passport issuance under different periods of government and have drawn attention to the administration of service passports in the country.

According to the information released by the Ministry, the figures were obtained from official records of the Passport Office. The disclosure is intended to provide clarity on the number of service passports issued over the years.

The data also offers an opportunity for the public to understand how the issuance of service passports has changed across the different periods. The figures show that the highest number of service passports was recorded between 2017 and 2024, with 3,174 issued during that period.

The Ministry’s clarification comes at a time when issues surrounding the issuance and alleged sale of Ghanaian passports have attracted public attention and political debate.

The latest disclosure is expected to contribute to discussions about accountability, transparency and the proper management of Ghana’s passport system.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has, through the official figures, provided the public with a numerical breakdown of service passports issued over the three periods, helping to establish a clearer picture of the situation.

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