Dennis Miracles Aboagye demands audit of diplomatic passport holders

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called on the government to conduct an independent audit and publish the full list of all individuals currently holding Ghanaian diplomatic and service passports. The demand is aimed at ensuring that these high-level travel documents are issued strictly to those who meet the necessary eligibility criteria. Aboagye emphasized that the party wants full transparency regarding who possesses these credentials to maintain the integrity of the nation's diplomatic protocols.

The push for public disclosure comes amid a broader political debate regarding the oversight of diplomatic privileges. According to the NPP, an independent audit is required to verify that the issuance process has not been compromised. By making the names of passport holders public, the party argues that the government can demonstrate its commitment to accountability and prevent the potential misuse of state resources by unauthorized individuals.

In support of this stance, the NPP’s Deputy Communications Director, Kwesi Botchwey Jr, defended the party's decision to petition foreign missions, including the US Mission, over the matter. Botchwey dismissed accusations from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that such actions are unpatriotic or constitute "selling out" the country. He described the NDC's criticism as hypocritical, noting that the NDC has frequently sought international intervention on domestic political issues in the past when it suited their interests.

The NPP maintains that both the demand for an audit and the petitions to international partners are legitimate tools for ensuring political accountability. The party asserts that these actions are not acts of disloyalty but are necessary measures to protect the reputation of the Ghanaian passport on the global stage. As the debate continues, the NPP remains firm that only through a transparent and independent review can public trust in the issuance of diplomatic documents be fully restored.