The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the introduction of new and enhanced security protocols to safeguard the integrity of Ghanaian passports.
According to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the measures are aimed at ensuring that only eligible Ghanaians are issued passports.
“We are determined to ensure that only eligible Ghanaians are issued our high-value passports,” Ablakwa stated.
He explained that the decision follows the recent negotiation of exclusive diplomatic privileges for Ghanaian passport holders, including ten visa waivers and the reversal of U.S. visa restrictions.
These benefits, he noted, have made the passport an attractive target for individuals who do not qualify to obtain it.
“We shall not allow such nefarious schemes to succeed,” the Minister stressed.
The meeting to introduce the new security measures was attended by passport administration officials, including national management, regional directors, private partners, consultants, and courier companies.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
