Ministry of Foreign Affairs Quashes Rumors of Passport Irregularities

Accra, Ghana – 24 July, 2025 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly denied allegations that Ghanaian passports are being issued to foreign nationals, describing the claims as false and baseless. The Ministry's statement comes in response to a viral video circulating on social media, accusing officials of granting passports to non-citizens.

The Ministry emphasized that all passport applications undergo thorough scrutiny to verify the applicant's nationality. "The requisite documents submitted for passport applications are subjected to vigorous scrutiny," the Ministry noted. "The submission of these documents does not guarantee the automatic issuance of passports."

Beyond document checks, applicants are also vetted in person through interviews to further verify the details provided. This multi-layered approach aims to ensure the integrity of Ghana's passport issuance process.

The Ministry reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of Ghana's passports, highlighting its investments in advanced security systems and staff training to prevent breaches. "We continually invest in advanced security systems and staff training to prevent breaches," the Ministry stated.

The Ministry warned that presenting fake or forged documents for services is a criminal offense under Sections 158, 159, 166, and 169 of the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29). Offenders will be prosecuted accordingly.

Below is a Press Release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

Source: Lead News Online/Leticia Okpoti