Ghana Passport Director interdicted amid sale probe

Yahaya Amantana Mahama, the Director of Passports at Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has been interdicted pending an inquiry into alleged irregularities involving the sale of service and diplomatic passports to unauthorized persons.

Majority Leader James Agalga informed Parliament that the interdiction was ordered by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to ensure investigations proceed without hindrance. The probe follows a petition regarding service passports, which are typically reserved for public officials on state business.

A five-member committee, chaired by Ambassador Alexander Grant, was formed to investigate the matter and is expected to submit its findings to the minister shortly. Ambassador Francis Danti Kotia has reportedly been asked to serve in an acting capacity during the inquiry.