The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed viral claims suggesting Ghanaian passports are being issued to foreign nationals, describing the allegations as false and baseless.

In a statement issued Thursday, July 24, the Ministry said it had taken note of a video circulating on social media that purportedly accuses officials of granting Ghanaian passports to non-citizens.

The Ministry firmly denied the allegation, stating that all passport applications undergo rigorous checks to verify the applicant’s nationality.

“The requisite documents submitted for passport applications are subjected to vigorous scrutiny,” the Ministry noted.

“The submission of these documents does not guarantee the automatic issuance of passports.”

The statement said beyond document checks, applicants are also vetted in person through interviews to further verify the details provided, the Ministry explained.

Reiterating its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of Ghana’s passports, the Ministry said it continually invests in advanced security systems and staff training to prevent breaches.

It also warned that presenting fake or forged documents for services is a criminal offence under Sections 158, 159, 166, and 169 of the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29), and offenders will be prosecuted accordingly.