Ghana Minority Alleges Diplomatic Passport Sale Scheme

Ghana's parliamentary Minority has raised the alarm over an alleged scheme to sell and irregularly issue diplomatic and service passports to unqualified individuals. Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minority Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and MP for Damongo, made the claims at a press conference in Accra on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

According to the Minority, officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Passport Office allegedly operated a travel and tour business through which paying customers were assigned fictitious government positions. These designations were used to help them qualify for the special travel documents, even though some of the positions did not exist.

“The Minority had uncovered documents suggesting that some individuals who did not qualify under the law had obtained diplomatic and service passports through the alleged arrangement.”

The caucus identified Ibrahim Wallee as the person allegedly managing the business in Ghana, while Bright Yeboah Owusu, an agent based in Europe, allegedly handled parts of the operation. Customers reportedly paid money to obtain the passports.

The Minority alleged that ministry and passport office personnel helped some beneficiaries pass through airport immigration with reduced scrutiny from Ghana Immigration Service officers. It said approximately 300 Ghanaians had travelled to Europe and other destinations using the documents.

Samuel Abu Jinapor said the caucus had obtained approval letters, passport copies and financial transaction records. The group plans to file a motion on Monday, November 9, 2026, to establish an Ad Hoc Committee for an independent parliamentary investigation.

The allegation follows a heated exchange in Parliament last week, when Jinapor raised the issue on the floor of the House. The Speaker directed the Parliamentary Marshal to escort him out of the Chamber.

The Chronicle reported that about 300 Ghanaians travelled abroad using the documents, while Daily Guide Network said approximately several Ghanaians had travelled to Europe and other destinations.