NDC running away from accountability in diplomatic passport saga – NPP Communicator
Sylvester Atule questions the NDC government's commitment to transparency over alleged irregularities in diplomatic and service passport issuance, warning of possible national security risks.
The Deputy Communications Officer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Chiana-Paga Constituency, Sylvester Atule has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of evading accountability over allegations surrounding the sale and irregular issuance of diplomatic and service passports.
Speaking on the Big Mike Breakfast Show on Wednesday November 11, Atule said the NDC, particularly the Minister for Foreign Affairs, had previously demanded accountability and transparency from the then NPP government but appeared unwilling to uphold the same standards while in government.
“They were talking about accountability and integrity while in opposition. What has changed now?” he questioned.
He said the NPP’s concerns went beyond mere political criticism, arguing that the allegations pointed to systemic lapses in the passport administration process under the supervision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Atule cited the interdiction of two officials and the cancellation of ten service passports as indications that irregularities may have occurred within the passport administration system.
He warned that such lapses could have serious national security implications, including creating opportunities for criminal activities such as narcotics trafficking, which he described as a major concern for the country.
The NPP communicator further alleged that some active members of the governing NDC had been issued diplomatic passports without meeting the requisite qualifications.
He consequently urged the government to treat the allegations with the seriousness they deserved, ensure accountability and address any institutional weaknesses within the passport administration system to prevent further abuses.
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