Ghanaian NPP petitions US to suspend diplomatic courtesies

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has petitioned the United States to suspend diplomatic courtesies for certain Ghanaian holders of diplomatic and service passports. In a letter to US Chargé d’Affaires Rolf Olson, the party alleges that six individuals secured these documents using false or inaccurate official designations.

The NPP claims that two letters issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in August 2026 approved service passports for individuals identified as officials of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and the Fisheries Commission who do not actually hold those positions. Specifically, the party alleges that three individuals listed as NADMO directors and deputies are not the actual holders of those roles.

Regarding the Fisheries Commission, the NPP alleges that the approval letters cited non-existent positions, such as Deputy Director of Aquaculture Specialist and Assistant Finance Manager, or claimed positions were held by different officers. The party argued that because these passports are intended strictly for official use, the alleged discrepancies undermine the eligibility of the beneficiaries.