The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed allegations that Ghana’s Diplomatic Passports are being sold, clarifying that investigations into the alleged passport scandal are focused on the illegal acquisition of Service Passports.
In a statement dated November 8, 2026, the Ministry said preliminary investigations had uncovered evidence that some individuals who were not eligible for Service Passports allegedly obtained the documents through illegal payments to a syndicate operating within the system.
The investigation was triggered by two petitions. One petitioner alleged paying US$29,000 in 2023 to secure a Service Passport, while another claimed to have paid US$5,000 in 2026.
The Ministry stressed that investigators had not uncovered any evidence so far to support claims that Ghana’s Diplomatic Passports were being sold. It urged the public to distinguish between Diplomatic Passports and Service Passports as the investigation continues.
As part of the measures taken, 10 Service Passports identified in the preliminary investigations have been cancelled, with efforts underway to pursue the beneficiaries.
The Ministry said Ghana’s international partners had also been formally notified that the affected passports were no longer valid.
Meanwhile, the Acting Director of Passports, Mahama Yahaya Amantana, and Foreign Service Officer Alhassan Sumani have been interdicted and referred to the police for further investigations.
The Ministry has pledged to ensure that all persons found culpable are held accountable, assuring the public that the process will be guided by transparency, impartiality and fairness.
