Ghana’s reopened embassy in Washington DC has issued over 800 visas on its first day of resumption, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The minister commended the team of seasoned diplomats for their efficiency, professionalism, and integrity in implementing the embassy’s systems overhaul and institutional reforms.
OKUDZETO Ablakwa dismissed claims of new recruitments, stating that the embassy has an adequate stock of distinguished diplomats to lead the ongoing reforms. He emphasized that the patriotic reset agenda aimed at restoring the image of Ghana’s diplomatic missions abroad cannot be reduced to job placements.
The minister also revealed that a 2023 unauthorized agreement between a top official at the Washington Embassy and another individual has been declared null and void. Further details on the agreement and other remedial actions will be presented to Parliament next week.
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