The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has issued hotlines for individuals facing mistreatment and extortion at passport offices nationwide.Applicants encountering misconduct or extortion from staff are encouraged to contact the provided hotlines or send emails:Email: ipab@mfa.gov.

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ghHotline Numbers:024-091-3284024-079-3072020-455-2056020-455-2750026-804-9031026-979-4871The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, expressed concern about corruption within staff and intermediaries during an impromptu passport office visit.In a statement dated August 17, the Ministry acknowledged the reported incidents and introduced the hotlines to address the issue.

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"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration expresses deep concern regarding reports of mistreatment and extortion at certain Passport Application Centers (PACs). To combat this problem, the Ministry urges affected applicants to report any instances of corruption or mistreatment."The Ministry also advised applicants to avoid dealing with staff lacking proper identification badges.

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Furthermore, the Ministry reiterated its commitment to rotating officers who have served for more than a year.Please see the complete statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration below:<img src="

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