Passport Office my “biggest headache” – Tetteh

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KAKRAH. 9 years ago

YOU PEOPLE ARE TOO WEEK.

YOU PEOPLE ARE TOO WEEK.
John,Tema 9 years ago

You & your govt are brainless that's why Passport issue would become your headache.If Kufour's National Identification had been allowed to go ahead successfully,issuing of passport on-line would've been easy.

You & your govt are brainless that's why Passport issue would become your headache.If Kufour's National Identification had been allowed to go ahead successfully,issuing of passport on-line would've been easy.
Another Thief of Bagdad 9 years ago

The problem is systemic failure. Nothing works well in this country because the systems are not allowed to flow; that is why Hanna has headache. And to you John, as for Kufour do not talk about him at all. There was an Israel ...
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The problem is systemic failure. Nothing works well in this country because the systems are not allowed to flow; that is why Hanna has headache. And to you John, as for Kufour do not talk about him at all. There was an Israeli company working on the idenditification. He threw them off. Now if you dont understand Hanna Tetteh,go and ask your presidential candidate Akufo Addo why he burnt the Passport office when Prof Mills took over.
John,Tema 9 years ago

I mentioned Kufour not bcos I am his fan,his National Identification idea was good which is being used in more Advanced societies.It has so many uncountable benefits to recount here.

I mentioned Kufour not bcos I am his fan,his National Identification idea was good which is being used in more Advanced societies.It has so many uncountable benefits to recount here.
ATSU, HO 9 years ago

THE MINISTER CANNOT CRACK THE WHIP? THEN WE ARE IN TROUBLE AND WHO WILL SAVE US? i AM SAD TO HEAR THIS FROM THE MINISTER. SHE SHOULD SIT UP BECAUSE THER BUCK WILL STILL END WITH HER ...

THE MINISTER CANNOT CRACK THE WHIP? THEN WE ARE IN TROUBLE AND WHO WILL SAVE US? i AM SAD TO HEAR THIS FROM THE MINISTER. SHE SHOULD SIT UP BECAUSE THER BUCK WILL STILL END WITH HER ...
Saint Ghfuo: Nyantakyi must go! 9 years ago

If you are clueless on what to do. Why. Don't you consult the western developed nations for help on how to run the passport office in ghana? For starters, jail employees who accept bribes!

If you are clueless on what to do. Why. Don't you consult the western developed nations for help on how to run the passport office in ghana? For starters, jail employees who accept bribes!
DR TRUTH 9 years ago

WHEN GHANAIANS ARE BEING KILLED IN SOUTH AFRICA BY FOREIGNERS AND FOREIGN FULANIS ARE KILLING AND RAPING PEOPLE IN GHANA U ARE HERE TALKING ABOUT PASSPORTS.. WE ALL KNOW ALHAJI DAOUD OF NDC HAD 3 GHANAIAN PASSPORTS, NAYELE AM ...
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WHEN GHANAIANS ARE BEING KILLED IN SOUTH AFRICA BY FOREIGNERS AND FOREIGN FULANIS ARE KILLING AND RAPING PEOPLE IN GHANA U ARE HERE TALKING ABOUT PASSPORTS.. WE ALL KNOW ALHAJI DAOUD OF NDC HAD 3 GHANAIAN PASSPORTS, NAYELE AMETEFE HAD A GHANAIN SERVICE PASSPORT TOO. STUPID MAHAMA N NDC GOVT
dani 9 years ago

I CANT BELIVE SHE IS GHANA FORIEN MINISTER GOT HELP US,IF STUPIDITY WAS A JOB SHE WILL BE MILLIONER FOR SURE

I CANT BELIVE SHE IS GHANA FORIEN MINISTER GOT HELP US,IF STUPIDITY WAS A JOB SHE WILL BE MILLIONER FOR SURE
Julius 9 years ago

John. I belive you have elders in your household or in your family. In as much as I don't agree with the current government's policies it is democratic and honourable to give them the respect and constructive criticism for th ...
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John. I belive you have elders in your household or in your family. In as much as I don't agree with the current government's policies it is democratic and honourable to give them the respect and constructive criticism for the sake of a national respect.

Abusive posture adds nothing to our national development. Very disappointed in you as a Ghanaian. Extremely sad for you.
Me 9 years ago

You can't even spell week. Now who is weak.

You can't even spell week. Now who is weak.
HUMANISM 9 years ago

INSANITY INSANITY EVERYWHERE !!!

WHILE THE NDC MACHINERY BORROWS-N-LOOT-N-SHARE, THE OTHERS IN PUBLIC OFFICES DEVISE WAYS TO MAKE SOME MONEY TO SURVIVE.

IF THOSE AT THE TOP STOP STEALING, THEY WILL FOR SURE FIND WAYS ...
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INSANITY INSANITY EVERYWHERE !!!

WHILE THE NDC MACHINERY BORROWS-N-LOOT-N-SHARE, THE OTHERS IN PUBLIC OFFICES DEVISE WAYS TO MAKE SOME MONEY TO SURVIVE.

IF THOSE AT THE TOP STOP STEALING, THEY WILL FOR SURE FIND WAYS TO STOP THOSE BELOW THEM.

CHOP CHOP CHOP. PEOPLE OF LITTLE MINDS.
Another Thief of Bagdad 9 years ago

Did you talk about Loot and Share? Do you know the man called JohnAgyekum Diawuo Kufour and Kwodwo Mpiani? They are the originators of Loot and Share.
If you like go and ask Owusu Afriyie (sir john, the gbeshie man

Did you talk about Loot and Share? Do you know the man called JohnAgyekum Diawuo Kufour and Kwodwo Mpiani? They are the originators of Loot and Share.
If you like go and ask Owusu Afriyie (sir john, the gbeshie man
Kofi Attah 9 years ago

My compatriot, you forgot to mention
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
K.T Hammond
Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey
Wereko Brobbey
Addo Kufuor
Anane
Ken Agyapong
Isaac Osei
Osarfo Mafo
Ken Dappah
Ebo Quansah etc

My compatriot, you forgot to mention
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
K.T Hammond
Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey
Wereko Brobbey
Addo Kufuor
Anane
Ken Agyapong
Isaac Osei
Osarfo Mafo
Ken Dappah
Ebo Quansah etc
ss 9 years ago

Hmmmm,I pray for fasttrack of this passport issue.

Hmmmm,I pray for fasttrack of this passport issue.
JDiM 9 years ago

Reduce some weight .

Reduce some weight .
Kwame Takoradi 9 years ago

Who can help me secure passport expressly, I'm ready to pay any amount. I can't wait any longer.

Who can help me secure passport expressly, I'm ready to pay any amount. I can't wait any longer.
Ken 9 years ago

Get a proper biometric national identification system and birth certificate and most of the problems will be solved. eople doing so many passports and foreigners all holdng Ghana passports. Audit the life style of all those w ...
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Get a proper biometric national identification system and birth certificate and most of the problems will be solved. eople doing so many passports and foreigners all holdng Ghana passports. Audit the life style of all those working there and you will unearth the massive corruption. A country where you can call a friend back home and with money you get a passport? This place is creating a security risk to the country.
Kpenyigba Kwesi 9 years ago

To avoid corruption, Passport Office MUST come Under the Ministry of Interior,as in the past. Only Diplomatic and Service passports, authorised by the President, can be issued by Consulat Department at the Foreign Ministry. L ...
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To avoid corruption, Passport Office MUST come Under the Ministry of Interior,as in the past. Only Diplomatic and Service passports, authorised by the President, can be issued by Consulat Department at the Foreign Ministry. Let's try and see!!!
majid 9 years ago

AND THAT YOU HAVE ZERO SUPPORT IN GHANA WE ARE ALL WANDERING HOW CAN A USLESS WOMEN LIKE YOU BE A FORIEGN MINISTER

AND THAT YOU HAVE ZERO SUPPORT IN GHANA WE ARE ALL WANDERING HOW CAN A USLESS WOMEN LIKE YOU BE A FORIEGN MINISTER
Kpenyigba Kwesi 9 years ago

She is doing well!! Let's support and encourage her. Issue of National Passports MUST be the responsibility of the Ministry of Home Affaires not External Affaires Ministry.

She is doing well!! Let's support and encourage her. Issue of National Passports MUST be the responsibility of the Ministry of Home Affaires not External Affaires Ministry.
Nee Osabu Anokwafo 9 years ago

This is not a place to insult people.
It is a place to share what good plans you have.

This is not a place to insult people.
It is a place to share what good plans you have.
JERRY 9 years ago

hanna tetteh is a failed minister and should be suck from her job fast

hanna tetteh is a failed minister and should be suck from her job fast
USMAN 9 years ago

Go to the passport office in Accra and you will think you are in the Northern Region - the Gonjas are everywhere. Thanks to Prez Mahama.

Go to the passport office in Accra and you will think you are in the Northern Region - the Gonjas are everywhere. Thanks to Prez Mahama.
Kpenyigba Kwesi 9 years ago

I do not believe that Gongas are running the Passport Office, which must come Under the Ministry of Interior fairly quickly.

I do not believe that Gongas are running the Passport Office, which must come Under the Ministry of Interior fairly quickly.
mensa 9 years ago

HANNA TETTEH HAVE DONE NOTHING FOR GHANA FALKS OVER SEAS, SHE IS GHANA LAZEST FORIEGN MINISTER THAT OUR COUNTRY EVER HAD. SHE IS NOT SMART AND IN FACT SHE IS IGNORATE IN WORLD AFFEIRS TO EVEN BE A FORIEGN MINSTER
THIS FA ...
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HANNA TETTEH HAVE DONE NOTHING FOR GHANA FALKS OVER SEAS, SHE IS GHANA LAZEST FORIEGN MINISTER THAT OUR COUNTRY EVER HAD. SHE IS NOT SMART AND IN FACT SHE IS IGNORATE IN WORLD AFFEIRS TO EVEN BE A FORIEGN MINSTER
THIS FAT USLESS WOMEN MUST BE FIRED FROM HER JOB IMMD
AMAZON ZULU 9 years ago

I wonder if this woman is married ,somebody tell me

I wonder if this woman is married ,somebody tell me
Efo Kwaku Canada 9 years ago

Is part of better Ghana agenda madam, with NDC corruption is a subject of the land so that NDC can manipulate things for their favour ,By the way as beautiful as you are why did you join NDC? hoping you're not like Anita Deso ...
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Is part of better Ghana agenda madam, with NDC corruption is a subject of the land so that NDC can manipulate things for their favour ,By the way as beautiful as you are why did you join NDC? hoping you're not like Anita Desoso type who follow NDC idiots with her pussy, you're really cute dump useless NDC educated illiterates
Tibaa 9 years ago

The Hon Minister should also realize that the over-squeezed corn-rolls on her head could equally cause headaches.

The Hon Minister should also realize that the over-squeezed corn-rolls on her head could equally cause headaches.
Mary 9 years ago

Problem, Problem, Problem and problem; NO SOULTION ever found under this fat ladies and NDC small boys government. If a machine breaks down what do you do? You want me to tell you as a minister? Bullshit.

Problem, Problem, Problem and problem; NO SOULTION ever found under this fat ladies and NDC small boys government. If a machine breaks down what do you do? You want me to tell you as a minister? Bullshit.
MINOR CASE 9 years ago

Solution has been glaring in their faces for decades-- Decentralize the passport office. Each Region should have fully independent and effectively supervised at least 6 passport offices . If this lady does not know how to sol ...
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Solution has been glaring in their faces for decades-- Decentralize the passport office. Each Region should have fully independent and effectively supervised at least 6 passport offices . If this lady does not know how to solve this problem why is she still at post ?
Alex 9 years ago

Great work by the minister but unfortunately more needs to be done . The current employees have to be flushed out .

Great work by the minister but unfortunately more needs to be done . The current employees have to be flushed out .
YIKRA 9 years ago

They issue the passports

They issue the passports
USMAN 9 years ago

The Goro boys are mostly Gonjas - the same tribe as His Excellency Prez Mahama of Ghana, West Africa.

The Goro boys are mostly Gonjas - the same tribe as His Excellency Prez Mahama of Ghana, West Africa.
osafo marfo 9 years ago

Please deal with the passport office staff first. Goro boys don't control the passport officer

Please deal with the passport office staff first. Goro boys don't control the passport officer
obuorba b.y 9 years ago

A passport officer claims he has misplaced my teacher 'A' certificate after i gave to him to capture my biometric data at the pport office.i went there several times to retrieve my cert but all efforts made, yielded negative. ...
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A passport officer claims he has misplaced my teacher 'A' certificate after i gave to him to capture my biometric data at the pport office.i went there several times to retrieve my cert but all efforts made, yielded negative.now am with no cert.
John Tetegah 9 years ago

The people there are just stealers.
My daughter attached her old passport to a renewal application. She got a new passport but without the old one with a stamp in the new passport that she had travelled on an old passport no ...
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The people there are just stealers.
My daughter attached her old passport to a renewal application. She got a new passport but without the old one with a stamp in the new passport that she had travelled on an old passport no. xxxxx which has been reported missing.

Reported missing by who? My daughter did attach her old passport to the renewal application. She had previously travelled to the UK twice and had those visas in the old passport. We hope her details are not being used by some drug baron.
Damion 9 years ago

Ms Tetteh. It is not only toro boys. The personnel inside the passport office are rotten. I had to pay ghc 300 for my daughters passport renewal in November having already paid ghc 100 for the express form. This month I paid ...
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Ms Tetteh. It is not only toro boys. The personnel inside the passport office are rotten. I had to pay ghc 300 for my daughters passport renewal in November having already paid ghc 100 for the express form. This month I paid the same for renewal of my sons passport. They are making so much money I still don't have my sons passport. The person who asked for the money works at the passport office. Each time I call he says later.
Kwasi Agyeman 9 years ago

Corruption is endemic in this country. Every Govt or other organization is affected by this dangerous canker, eating away our national public psyche! Police, colleges, hospitals, schools, ECG and Ghana Water, Immigration, Gha ...
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Corruption is endemic in this country. Every Govt or other organization is affected by this dangerous canker, eating away our national public psyche! Police, colleges, hospitals, schools, ECG and Ghana Water, Immigration, Ghana Ports???? Even in our churches! We cannot blame only politicians. We need to repent or we are sunk!
GBEWAA 9 years ago

A FEW MONTHS AGO, IT WAS ABOUT BROKEN DOWN DRIVER'S LICENSE PRINTERS.

NOW IT'S BROKEN DOWN PASSPORT PRINTERS!

NEXT TIME, IT WILL BE BROKEN DOWN LANDS TITLE PRINTERS IN GHANA.

WHAT A COUNTRY!

A FEW MONTHS AGO, IT WAS ABOUT BROKEN DOWN DRIVER'S LICENSE PRINTERS.

NOW IT'S BROKEN DOWN PASSPORT PRINTERS!

NEXT TIME, IT WILL BE BROKEN DOWN LANDS TITLE PRINTERS IN GHANA.

WHAT A COUNTRY!
Sam 9 years ago

The old passport phases out in November but no plans to issue biometric passports for Ghanaians abroad at the Ghana Embassies. They tell you to go back to Ghana for the biometric passport. Oh Ghana!

The old passport phases out in November but no plans to issue biometric passports for Ghanaians abroad at the Ghana Embassies. They tell you to go back to Ghana for the biometric passport. Oh Ghana!
KOJO ALLEN 9 years ago

Madam minister, i humble think the better solution to decongest the passport office is for your office to make provisional for Ghanaian to be able to renew his/her passport online/or through the banks. i do not see the reaso ...
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Madam minister, i humble think the better solution to decongest the passport office is for your office to make provisional for Ghanaian to be able to renew his/her passport online/or through the banks. i do not see the reason why applicant has to visit the passport office to queue or even buy another form before before renewal. every passport has a unique number, once the person make the renewal payment at the banks, it should be able to reflect at the passport office. the renewal can be done then appointment date for the pick up can be communicated to the applicant. To be frank there is no orderliness at the passport office. is just a cocoa farm some scrupulous people to make money. Passport office should be restructure madam minister.
Robert 9 years ago

You just need to privatize the whole passport delivery operations as done in countries like Cote d'Ivoire-an excellent example where an individual receives his/her passport in 5 working days MAX after submission of all requir ...
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You just need to privatize the whole passport delivery operations as done in countries like Cote d'Ivoire-an excellent example where an individual receives his/her passport in 5 working days MAX after submission of all required document.
Li Su 9 years ago

The babies went to WESCO in 5.4 litre engine 7 speed nissan patrol 4x4's that has 4 cameras. One of them can provide the passport offices with enough printers to print them from all over the regions

The babies went to WESCO in 5.4 litre engine 7 speed nissan patrol 4x4's that has 4 cameras. One of them can provide the passport offices with enough printers to print them from all over the regions
kk 9 years ago

hmm, black people and attitude,you ant just understand.
me I always say that Ghanaians, we pray moren than everybody on this earth.yet 7- percent of us leave on blood money. the people at passport office, You go to their ch ...
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hmm, black people and attitude,you ant just understand.
me I always say that Ghanaians, we pray moren than everybody on this earth.yet 7- percent of us leave on blood money. the people at passport office, You go to their church and see,how they are praised, and even given the front seet by their pastor..

lack of patriotism......
appiahene 9 years ago

Hon. if we didn't integrate it and expand the expiring date to highest level(10 years) we will still have the same problem. how come we cannot produce much passport book and has made the expiring years for just five years. se ...
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Hon. if we didn't integrate it and expand the expiring date to highest level(10 years) we will still have the same problem. how come we cannot produce much passport book and has made the expiring years for just five years. secondly the way the receive the application form too is the not the best the fair man will come just sacking people because of just profession for 4 year old just to allow the parent to write minor and submit the form, the man will sack you go and come the next day what country are we living.so it better we expand the expiring date and if we can give have a way where you will fill some of the basic information online and print it for approval before taking the bio data. It a shame to us all they have been travel so they dont learn anything from it.
jonathan freeman 9 years ago

The GHC in London is worst. Ghanaians are having to pay £240 (official) for a passport. The officials have created a fertile ground by allocating only 2 days to deal with its citizens making the local staff who have turned t ...
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The GHC in London is worst. Ghanaians are having to pay £240 (official) for a passport. The officials have created a fertile ground by allocating only 2 days to deal with its citizens making the local staff who have turned themselves into a mafia to charge £400.It is impossible to get an appointment and it takes 4 to 6 weeks to process a passport. The whole place need a clean up.
samuel 9 years ago

God bless you Mama… for speaking on this issue.. too stressful

God bless you Mama… for speaking on this issue.. too stressful
Paa Joe 9 years ago

EVERY GHANAIAN IS ENTITLED TO A INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT ON THE FIRST DAY OF HIS BIRTH.

IT IS INDEED A PITY THAT, GHANAIANS ARE STILL DEPRIVED OF THEIR UNIVERSAL RIGHT TO OBTAIN A PASSPORT RIGHT FROM THE URBAN CENTRES AND DI ...
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EVERY GHANAIAN IS ENTITLED TO A INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT ON THE FIRST DAY OF HIS BIRTH.

IT IS INDEED A PITY THAT, GHANAIANS ARE STILL DEPRIVED OF THEIR UNIVERSAL RIGHT TO OBTAIN A PASSPORT RIGHT FROM THE URBAN CENTRES AND DISTRICTS OF THEIR BIRTH BUT HAVE TO TRAVEL TO ACCRA TO MEET ALL THESE UNNECESSARY DIFFICULTIES.

MINISTER, THIS NEEDS NOT TO BE A HEADACHE, TIME FOR YOU TO ACT,AND IF POSSIBLE TO REMOVE ALL THOSE CORRUPT OFFICERS WORKING AT THE PASSPORT OFFICE IN GHANA.
Oba Nyansani Baako Pe ln Ghana! 9 years ago

You have spoiled every corner in Ghana NDC you are too evil. You don't need to lead our country Ghana period.

You have spoiled every corner in Ghana NDC you are too evil. You don't need to lead our country Ghana period.
kobie 9 years ago

Go for one man named Yaw Aidoo who is the only in man that can handle this

Go for one man named Yaw Aidoo who is the only in man that can handle this
obuorba b.y 9 years ago

A passport officer claims he has misplaced my teacher 'A' certificate after i gave to him to capture my biometric data at the pport office.i went there several times to retrieve my cert but all efforts made, yielded negative. ...
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A passport officer claims he has misplaced my teacher 'A' certificate after i gave to him to capture my biometric data at the pport office.i went there several times to retrieve my cert but all efforts made, yielded negative.now am with no cert.
still rastafari 9 years ago

tetteh is childish & petty...........

tetteh is childish & petty...........

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