First time in history – Ablakwa Announces completion of passport centres in all new regions

Foreign Minister and North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says all newly created regions in Ghana will, for the first time, have fully operational Passport Application Centres ready for commissioning this December.

In a statement shared on social media, he confirmed that the facilities are complete and set to begin service before the end of the month.

“Our new Passport Application Centres in all 6 newly created Regions are ready for commissioning this month of December,” he announced, emphasising the significance of the milestone.

“This is the first time in Ghana’s history that all regions will have their own Passport Application Centres. No need to travel hours to another region to have your biometrics captured.”

Reflecting on the one-year anniversary of the 2024 elections, Ablakwa linked the development to the government’s broader agenda.

“Today, December 7 is exactly a year since you overwhelmingly voted to reset Ghana, we are determined to create that new Ghana and never to take your massive support for granted,” he said.

Ablakwa added that he has delivered on his earlier pledge to expand access to passport services across the country.

“I have kept my promise of establishing 7 Passport Application Centres this year in all the regions lacking them, and also reduced the Passport Application Fee by 30% — from GHS500 to GHS350.”

He described the initiative as both timely and convenient, given the growing interest of Ghanaians preparing to travel for the upcoming Black Stars matches.

“Yes, I know this great development is also timely and fortuitous as Ghanaian football fans from all over Ghana prepare to go support the Black Stars in the US and Canada.”

Ablakwa concluded his message with a reaffirmation of duty, signing off, “For God and Country.”