All other persons holding official passports are not currently serving in any official capacity for the state.

The recall exercise is to ensure a review of all diplomatic and service passports in line with the current eligibility criteria for issuance.

Mahama earlier instructed the recall of all diplomatic and service passports issued by the Akufo-Addo administration.

The president's communique said the decision to recall the passports was to ensure their proper use, prevent misuse, and protect Ghana's integrity.

The president directed the Chief Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to notify the diplomatic passport holders, set a deadline for their return, and thoroughly review the documents.

The ministry was given until January 24 to complete the collection process.

Ghana’s diplomatic and service passport is intended solely for government officials and diplomatic personnel.

reported that some Ghana passport application fees were increased by over 500% after a proposal by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration.

The ministry justified the price increases, citing the cost of producing the booklets.

The standard application fee for 32 pages has gone from GH¢100 to GH¢500, while the expedited application fee for 32 pages has increased from GH¢100 to GH¢640.

The fee for the 48-page application has gone from GH¢150 to GH¢644, while the expedited fee is now GH¢800.

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Source: YEN.com.gh