Passport-for-sale saga is a personal agenda by NPP against Ablakwa – Alfred Apuri

The Treasurer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Chiana-Paga Constituency, Alfred Apuri has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of pursuing a personal agenda against the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, through its concerns over alleged irregularities in the issuance of diplomatic passports.

According to him, the allegations, particularly those raised by the Minority Caucus in Parliament, are politically motivated, insisting that no evidence has been presented to establish that diplomatic passports were sold to individuals who did not meet the required qualifications.

Speaking on the Big Mike Breakfast Show on Mike FM on Wednesday November 11, Apuri said the NDC government was prepared to investigate and address any irregularities in the passport administration system if established through the appropriate processes.

“Last week, it was allegations about the South Africa evacuation exercise, and today it is passports for sale. Their target is the Foreign Affairs Minister and nothing more. It is witch-hunting,” he said.

He challenged the NPP and the Minority Caucus to substantiate their allegations with evidence and allow the appropriate authorities to investigate the matter and take the necessary action.

“He who alleges must be able to prove, so they should bring the proof to substantiate their allegations,” he stressed.

Apuri maintained that the government was committed to ensuring accountability, adding that anyone found culpable following investigations would be made to face the law.

He further cited the preliminary investigations conducted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which reportedly led to the interdiction of two officials at the Passport Office, as evidence of the government’s willingness to address suspected irregularities within the system.

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