Passport boss: Let’s wipe out ‘goro boys’

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kwaku 8 years ago

Just made getting a passport easy for the applicant this shouldn't be difficult passport is citizens right

Just made getting a passport easy for the applicant this shouldn't be difficult passport is citizens right
NPP SENIOR CITIZEN 8 years ago

This passport boss is a big idoit and useless human MAHAMA has to remove because they all get kick backs from the guru boys

This passport boss is a big idoit and useless human MAHAMA has to remove because they all get kick backs from the guru boys
Adams 8 years ago

Useless 'boss'.Start by tackling the bureacracy and see if the problem doesn't disappear.
You very people are the source of these problems

Useless 'boss'.Start by tackling the bureacracy and see if the problem doesn't disappear.
You very people are the source of these problems
He doesn't know what he's saying 8 years ago

You have said it all. He must be sacked if can't solve this simple problem. If the system is efficient, no one will pay money to any to facilitate the acquisition of passport. Why should I pay GH400 to a goro to acquire a pas ...
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You have said it all. He must be sacked if can't solve this simple problem. If the system is efficient, no one will pay money to any to facilitate the acquisition of passport. Why should I pay GH400 to a goro to acquire a passport within a week if the passport office can issue it the cost of GH100 as they claim. The man doesn't know what he's saying.
CORNEY 8 years ago

Exactly,I came to write same to him,he is incompetent,he should stop the beraucracy in his office first,that is where the problem is coming from,the goro boys pay money to the officials there to get the passports for the peop ...
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Exactly,I came to write same to him,he is incompetent,he should stop the beraucracy in his office first,that is where the problem is coming from,the goro boys pay money to the officials there to get the passports for the people,the officials create the goro boys to take the money through these goro boys.

This man talks like his brain does not function,do goro boys make their own passports for the people,is it not him and his people who take the money and prepare the passport for the goro boys,why will they be there if they don't have work to do,if you are not dealing with them.If you can give the passports to people without playing game with them to give you money before you prepare their passport nobody will deal with these goro boys,keeping the passports there without doing it because you have not been bribed is the reason why people go to the goro boys which is is quicker.
Soomui 8 years ago

The most sensible thing for the Passport Office and its Director to do at this point in time is to legitimize the operations of the Goro boys and register them to continue performing the job they have been doing on behalf of ...
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The most sensible thing for the Passport Office and its Director to do at this point in time is to legitimize the operations of the Goro boys and register them to continue performing the job they have been doing on behalf of the Passport Office and for the greatest benefit of the public.

Apart from a few cock-ups here and there, without the Goro Boys, it would have been practically impossible to acquire a Ghanaian passport ... well, unless you personally know the useless Minister of Foreign Affairs or the Director of Passports and any member of his staff.

Lets face it, the Passport Office is under-equipped and under-staffed. The Goro Boys are just filling the gap where the office cannot operate - at least, not to the convenience of the general public.
NPP SENIOR CITIZEN 8 years ago

This passport boss is a big idoit and useless human MAHAMA has to remove because they all get kick backs from the guru boys.

This passport boss is a big idoit and useless human MAHAMA has to remove because they all get kick backs from the guru boys.
Nimo 8 years ago

If you make it simple there wull be no Goro boys. Why do anothe biometric just after 5 years. Your outfit has stated all the requirements needed then you state bring evidence that you are a doctor. Such nonsense is why we go ...
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If you make it simple there wull be no Goro boys. Why do anothe biometric just after 5 years. Your outfit has stated all the requirements needed then you state bring evidence that you are a doctor. Such nonsense is why we go for Goro boys. When I prensented my old passport which states that I am a doctor, I was asked to bring a letter to show that am a doctor from my workplace because Korle bu people bring letters Such nonsense make us use Goro. Because I dont know anybody there I come to join a line at 5am.
Asempa 8 years ago

#1: Increase passport fees from current level to 1,000 GHC; and second: guarantee delivery in 2 weeks. As long as the price is 200 GHC and it takes forever, the market for goro boys is ripe -- you can't rid of them

#1: Increase passport fees from current level to 1,000 GHC; and second: guarantee delivery in 2 weeks. As long as the price is 200 GHC and it takes forever, the market for goro boys is ripe -- you can't rid of them
GHANAIAN 8 years ago

That so called passport Director must stop playing the role of HYPOCRITE and that he telling that they should stop GORO he himself is even A NOTORIOUS GORO MAN becuse information reaching reliable sourcc ...
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That so called passport Director must stop playing the role of HYPOCRITE and that he telling that they should stop GORO he himself is even A NOTORIOUS GORO MAN becuse information reaching reliable sourcce indicate that he has been collobrating with high GORO MEN not GOROBOYS meeting at HOLIDAY INN HOTELL TO COLLECT GUNGTUM AN MILLIONS OF CEDIS FROM THEM AND GIVE THEM THEIR PASSPORTS,SO PLS TELL HIM TO STOP FIRST THEN OTHERS SHALL STOP.HYPOCRITE,MONOSTER LIKE HIM LIAR,WELL NOTED AGIAN HE SHOULD STOP USING THAT POLICE MAN AND SO CALLED NATIONAL SECURITY MAN TO STOP INTERDERMATING AND TERROSING PEOPLE.
KK 8 years ago

The bureaucracy in the system is too much. Secondly why change validity from 10 years to 5 years when you can't deliver on time? The validity period is part of the problem. We also need to decentralize the acquisition of pass ...
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The bureaucracy in the system is too much. Secondly why change validity from 10 years to 5 years when you can't deliver on time? The validity period is part of the problem. We also need to decentralize the acquisition of passports to the regions.
GHANAIAN 8 years ago

this passport director is a useless man and a complement disgrace to foreign ministry he must be sacked immediately stupid man as fuck as so called direcor

this passport director is a useless man and a complement disgrace to foreign ministry he must be sacked immediately stupid man as fuck as so called direcor
general attorney 8 years ago

THE GORO BOYS ARE THE ONES OUTSIDE. MOST OF THE PASSPORT OFFICE WORKERS ARE INSIDE-GORO-BOYS.

THE GORO BOYS ARE THE ONES OUTSIDE. MOST OF THE PASSPORT OFFICE WORKERS ARE INSIDE-GORO-BOYS.
jonas 8 years ago

WHY NOT DECENTRALISE ACQUISITION OF PASSPORTS TO THE REGIONS. IT TAKES LESS THAN 2 WEEKS TO GET A PASSPORT HERE IN EUROPE WITHOUT STRESS. WHY THE BUREAUCRACY? EVEN IF YOU PAY FOR EXPRESS, IT TAKES 2 MONTHS TO GET. THE WORKE ...
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WHY NOT DECENTRALISE ACQUISITION OF PASSPORTS TO THE REGIONS. IT TAKES LESS THAN 2 WEEKS TO GET A PASSPORT HERE IN EUROPE WITHOUT STRESS. WHY THE BUREAUCRACY? EVEN IF YOU PAY FOR EXPRESS, IT TAKES 2 MONTHS TO GET. THE WORKERS AT THE PASSPORT OFFICE ARE THIEVES AND NOT ONLY THE GORO BOYS.
AMB 8 years ago

Let's sort out the bureaucracy and the related vices there and the Goro boys will be eliminated automatically.

Let's sort out the bureaucracy and the related vices there and the Goro boys will be eliminated automatically.
AG 8 years ago

simple let's create an online system. you apply, you're give an appointment date and time to come and submit original doc and then you have you pic. strict system and we goooo

simple let's create an online system. you apply, you're give an appointment date and time to come and submit original doc and then you have you pic. strict system and we goooo
Kwame Abel Appiah 8 years ago

This passport must be sacked immediately it seems he has no clue about his job, I have applied for passport for the last 6(six months) which am yet to get, so are you telling me it's rather goro boy whose is delaying it but n ...
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This passport must be sacked immediately it seems he has no clue about his job, I have applied for passport for the last 6(six months) which am yet to get, so are you telling me it's rather goro boy whose is delaying it but not you?
ako 8 years ago

How can they get ride of them whereby if u pass normal process it ll take like a yr for u to acquire ur passport.. we like them to there cos they make things easier for us..

How can they get ride of them whereby if u pass normal process it ll take like a yr for u to acquire ur passport.. we like them to there cos they make things easier for us..
Ohene 8 years ago

Why is it that there is no passport? My brother don't play with us you be sack go and see Rome thousands of people are looking for passport to renew your goro don't you see

Why is it that there is no passport? My brother don't play with us you be sack go and see Rome thousands of people are looking for passport to renew your goro don't you see
Nana 8 years ago

I wonder why our leaders always want to shift blame and refuse to accept their failings. They should think outside the box and stop the blame game since they are paid handsomely to solve problems which they pledged to solve w ...
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I wonder why our leaders always want to shift blame and refuse to accept their failings. They should think outside the box and stop the blame game since they are paid handsomely to solve problems which they pledged to solve when they applied for such positions.
GHANAIAN 8 years ago

this man should stop fixing cameras rather us those monies to purchase cameras

this man should stop fixing cameras rather us those monies to purchase cameras
Emma (Madrid) 8 years ago

Maybe the boys are not giving him his share . And he wants to spoyel the connection .

Maybe the boys are not giving him his share . And he wants to spoyel the connection .
NANA LONDON. 8 years ago

I am sorry to hear this from the passport boss. We are all sick in Ghana. Right people are not chosen at 90 percent to head establishments. Politics!....now I am talking there is a problem in London high commission/Ghana. Th ...
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I am sorry to hear this from the passport boss. We are all sick in Ghana. Right people are not chosen at 90 percent to head establishments. Politics!....now I am talking there is a problem in London high commission/Ghana. They don't tell the truth. .I learn there are no passport books in Ghanaian consulate if you want to renew or take new one! Many stories! It is a shame. When you create a shortage you invite the problem and bosses hide behind the scenes. You as a boss should know what to do else resign. Only one person can set up ....a revolution
Marcus 8 years ago

You are there to solve the problem. Issue the pasports in two weeks and goro boys will disappear

You are there to solve the problem. Issue the pasports in two weeks and goro boys will disappear
AKUFFO 8 years ago

if you are really a senior then you should be ashamed of your language.I think there should be no Director of Passports . Passports must be issued locally --in every distrct capital town in Ghana .

if you are really a senior then you should be ashamed of your language.I think there should be no Director of Passports . Passports must be issued locally --in every distrct capital town in Ghana .
Banza Yaro 8 years ago

What a fallacy. You all know who the goro boys are and who their official contacts are period. I wouldn't shield you from that corrupt official group. If your boys are collecting and you don't get your share I will bet you wi ...
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What a fallacy. You all know who the goro boys are and who their official contacts are period. I wouldn't shield you from that corrupt official group. If your boys are collecting and you don't get your share I will bet you will not let it go without a fight for your share. You sit on the third floor of your office every day and see familiar faces called mallam Musah and Kofi Bator always on a daily basis visiting on the second floor of your department to see Kwame Kraku who is living above his paycheck and, you don't wanna find out why? Come on man, you know you're are getting your cut that's why you play blind. You guys are the only ones who can stop the goro boys. If you don't take their bribe monies, will they hang around? Give us a break and come with a more convincing argument. You guys have created that goro boy institution to get your kickbacks. Shame, shame and shame on you. The cat gets caught in the act of stealing but swears it's his buddy the house dog that didn't bark quick enough to alert all on who the real thief is.
Paa Joe 8 years ago

OPAYIN PASSPORT OFFICER. THIS DOES NOT NEED ANY APPEAL TO GHANAIANS

KEEP THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE INFORMED AND FOR HIM TO SEND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO CHECK THE ILLEGAL PRACTICES AT THE PASSPORT OFFICE OF GHANA ...
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OPAYIN PASSPORT OFFICER. THIS DOES NOT NEED ANY APPEAL TO GHANAIANS

KEEP THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE INFORMED AND FOR HIM TO SEND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO CHECK THE ILLEGAL PRACTICES AT THE PASSPORT OFFICE OF GHANA.

OPAYIN, DO YOU KNOW WHAT, WHEN A NATION WITH ALL ITS SO CALLED NOISY EDUCATED WITH BIG DEGREES AND PHD TITLES CANNOT INNOVATE TO TRANSFORM THE GHANA TO PROSPERITY.
THESE NEGATIVE ACTS, BRIBERY ANBD CORRUPTION,FALSE AGENTS,FALSE POLITICIANS AND MIDDLEMEN BECOMES THE ORDER OF THE DAY IN A COUNTRY.

WE CANNOT GET AHEAD-FALLING BEHIND.
Johannes B Awotwe 8 years ago

... and very incompetent.

Mr Idiotic A G Ntrakwa, read the following and see how the concept of goro-boys will die a natural death:

To naturally make goro-boys redundant, reduce the bureaucracy, decentralize the issua ...
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... and very incompetent.

Mr Idiotic A G Ntrakwa, read the following and see how the concept of goro-boys will die a natural death:

To naturally make goro-boys redundant, reduce the bureaucracy, decentralize the issuance of passports, give each applicant a maximum of 6 weeks (standard) and 3 weeks (express) within which the passport will be ready, increase the number of passport issuance offices, so that Accra may get not less than 10 different offices and each regional capital gets at least 3 different offices.

(Refer: In Germany, EVERY city has a passport issuance office, and depending on the population of the city, it may have as many as 8 offices! )
Andy K 8 years ago

If lm sure a goro boy can do my work in a shortest possible time why go through the stress at the offices. it's so annoying going through all the bearaucratic procedures. they should change their system of service and the gir ...
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If lm sure a goro boy can do my work in a shortest possible time why go through the stress at the offices. it's so annoying going through all the bearaucratic procedures. they should change their system of service and the girl boys will varnish themselves.
chairman 8 years ago

Thank Andy Allah bless you

Thank Andy Allah bless you
chairman 8 years ago

I guest the authorities are not doing their work well that is why we have so called Goro boys around their office premises.

To obtain an international passport should be so was like buying pure , All you need to do is pur ...
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I guest the authorities are not doing their work well that is why we have so called Goro boys around their office premises.

To obtain an international passport should be so was like buying pure , All you need to do is purchase a passport form fill it out and submit it to the authorities to get your passport huh easy said than done . People have applied over a year no show can you imagine people travel across Ghana seeking for a passport where else where you can obtain your passport at post office at least if they do it region by region it will easier for Ghana and when things are was to do done no one will involves boys infact the process so bad and people can cant follow it up that is why goro boys come's into the pictures .
chairman 8 years ago

A friend of mine apply for passport last year ,Huh guest what he could not obtain the passport after purchasing express form Gh100 , went trough all the process and has his collection shit of paper ????. Early January a goro ...
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A friend of mine apply for passport last year ,Huh guest what he could not obtain the passport after purchasing express form Gh100 , went trough all the process and has his collection shit of paper ????. Early January a goro boy ask him to pay Gh 500 bring the collection shit of paper with 24 hours the passport is out .

Wallahi I will rather deal with the goro boys than apply it by my self and I will not blame them I will blame our leaders for not making our institutions work .
joe navajo 8 years ago

Another fool. Your staff employ the goro boys to work for them...their brothers, cousins etc.
They intentionally created bureaucracy and shortages...conditions for the goro boys to flourish. In this days of technology, why ...
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Another fool. Your staff employ the goro boys to work for them...their brothers, cousins etc.
They intentionally created bureaucracy and shortages...conditions for the goro boys to flourish. In this days of technology, why does anyone need to go to a passport office. Have you heard online applications.
Pastor Daniel 8 years ago

These kinds of indecency are happening in the Country only because our so called Leaders in governments have stopped thinking. Most people sitting in certain offices that could be a resources generating points, have had the ...
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These kinds of indecency are happening in the Country only because our so called Leaders in governments have stopped thinking. Most people sitting in certain offices that could be a resources generating points, have had the opportunity of living in the western world at least to enable them know how things are done in a different mood as to what is happening in Ghana. If people are put into positions of management, we expect to see directives of improving conditions and not just continuing with existing trends. Passport forms sales and collections of issued passports could be done in a more decent manner to generate revenue better than we see. Instead of ministers travelling around the world for foolish reasons not profitably to the nation, please bring into the country a few people qualified to train managements into developing their sectors, including the passport office directory.

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