Gov’t To Open Passport Offices In All Regions By December – Ablakwa

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that the government plans to establish passport application centres in all sixteen (16) regions of Ghana by December 2025.

He said the move aims to make passport services more accessible to Ghanaians, particularly those in regions without existing centres. Currently, seven (7) regions still lack passport offices, forcing applicants to travel long distances to process their documents.

Mr. Ablakwa made the announcement during a ceremony in Accra, where diplomatic passports were presented to five distinguished Ghanaians travel vlogger Wode Maya, Grammy-nominated reggae artist Rocky Dawuni, broadcaster and entrepreneur Anita Erskine, contemporary artist Ibrahim Mahama, and British-Ghanaian entrepreneur Dentaa Amoateng MBE.

He noted that the current administration is committed to improving the passport application process, which has become more efficient and convenient.

“We have become very efficient, and Ghanaians are confirming that the process is now seamless. People are receiving their passports faster, and courier services are helping deliver them without the need to travel to collection centres,” he said.

The Minister added that the first of the new regional passport centres will open in Bolgatanga this month, with others to follow shortly.

“By December, every region in Ghana will have a fully functional passport application centre,” he assured.

This initiative is expected to ease the stress of passport acquisition, improve service delivery, and ensure all Ghanaians have equal access to passport services regardless of their location.

A profound honour to present Ghana’s cherished diplomatic passports to our five extraordinary patriots as promised.

Well-deserved congratulations to Wodemaya, Lady Dentaa Amoateng, Rocky Dawuni, Anita Erskine and Ibrahim Mahama.

Ghana is exceptionally proud of you all.

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— Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) October 1, 2025

Source: PulseGhana