This exercise, the gov­ernment says, aligns with its commitment to ensuring the proper use and administration of official travel documents by national and international standards.

“The recall aims to prevent misuse, safeguard the coun­try’s reputation and maintain the integrity of our diplomatic engagements,” a letter by Secretary to the President, Dr Callistus Mahama, to the Chief Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained.

In a three-step roadmap to return the travel documents, the government directed the ministry to notify all holders, through a public statement to return them for verifica­tion and re-issuance, where applicable.

“Specify a reasonable time­line for all concerned individ­uals to comply with the recall latest by January 24, 2025,” the letter directed.

It further directed a thor­ough review of all returned passports to ensure that they align with the current eligibili­ty criteria for issuance.

The President, John Dra­mani Mahama, meanwhile, has appointed Justina Nelson as the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals In­come Investment Fund with immediate effect.

The appointment follows the revocation of Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng’s appointment as CEO of the investment firm.

A statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Acting Spokesperson for the President, communicating the appointment said it was made in accordance with Article 195(1) of the Constitution and Section 21(2) of the Min­erals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF) Act, 2018 (Act 978).

Ms Nelson brings over 20 years of experience in bank­ing to her new role.