The Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Nana Asafo Adjei Ayeh, has questioned the independence of an internal committee set up by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to investigate allegations of irregularities in the issuance of diplomatic and service passports.

The Bosome Freho MP says the appointment of Ambassador Alexander Grant Ntrakwa to chair the committee raises concerns about the credibility of the investigation, citing what he describes as the ambassador’s close relationship with Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

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Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem on Monday, November 9, 2026, Ayeh argued that the Minister should not appoint someone he considers a friend to investigate allegations involving his ministry.

“How can the Ministry come and tell us that it has set up a committee with Ambassador Grant as the chair? We all know that Grant is the Minister’s friend. You are the one who pays him and approves his promotion. So, how can someone appoint his own friend to investigate allegations against him?” he questioned.

He also raised concerns about the committee’s reporting process, arguing that its findings would first be submitted to the Minister for review before being made public.

“He will bring the report to you for review, and if you are satisfied, it will then be made public. Where is this done?” he asked.

Ayeh insisted that the allegations should be investigated by Parliament rather than through an internal process involving officials of the ministry under scrutiny.

He said the Minority would pursue a parliamentary inquiry into claims that diplomatic and service passports had been issued or sold to private individuals who do not hold official positions representing the state.

At a press conference in Accra on Sunday, November 8, the Minority announced plans to file a motion on Thursday seeking the establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to investigate the matter.

The caucus intends to invoke Article 103 of the 1992 Constitution, which provides for the establishment of parliamentary committees to conduct investigations and inquiries.

The Minority has argued that the Foreign Affairs Ministry cannot independently investigate allegations involving its own operations, particularly when officials responsible for overseeing the process could come under scrutiny.

The controversy follows an announcement by Mr Ablakwa on Sunday, November 8, that the ministry had established an internal committee chaired by Ambassador Grant Ntrakwa to investigate the acquisition of diplomatic and service passports.

The Minority is pushing for a parliamentary probe to establish how the alleged irregularities occurred and identify those responsible.

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