The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel George, has issued a warning to Ghanaians involved in aiding foreign nationals to illegally obtain Ghanaian citizenship through passports and Ghana Cards, describing the practice as a criminal offence.

Mr George said authorities are building strong cases against individuals engaged in such activities and urged citizens to desist immediately.

He appealed to the public to respect the law and act in the national interest.

“I want to send a clear message of caution to Ghanaians who help other nationals to acquire Ghanaian nationality through passports and Ghana Cards. That is a criminal offence,” he said. “If you are a Ghanaian, please desist from doing that. We beg you to do the right thing.”

In an interview on Channel One TV on Saturday, December 27, the minister warned that anyone who ignores the caution would face the full force of the law, stressing that pleas would not be entertained once arrests are made.

He revealed that during a raid conducted on December 27, the landlord implicated was a Ghanaian from Prampram.

He further disclosed that a previous enforcement operation had taken place in Dawhenya, which falls within his constituency, indicating that the crackdown is ongoing and widespread.

Mr George emphasised that the law would be applied without discrimination, regardless of an individual’s background or status.

“Irrespective of who you are and where you come from, if you fall foul of the law, we will ensure that the law deals decisively with you to serve as a deterrent,” he stated.