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WASHINGTON D.C. – In a decisive move to combat alleged widespread corruption, Ghana has announced the immediate temporary closure of its embassy in Washington D.C. for a “system overhaul.” The drastic action, revealed by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on Monday, May 26, follows a special audit that uncovered an elaborate scheme to extort extra funds from visa and passport applicants.

The scandal centers on a local IT department staff member, identified as Mr. Fred Kwarteng, who was allegedly operating an unauthorized visa and passport application portal through his private company, Ghana Travel Consultants (GTC). This illegal operation reportedly diverted applicants from the official embassy website to Kwarteng’s firm, where unapproved fees ranging from $29.75 to $60 per applicant were collected. Investigations suggest this fraudulent scheme may have been active for at least five years, with funds being deposited into Kwarteng’s personal account, bypassing government oversight and violating the Fees and Charges Act.

In response to these damning findings, Minister Ablakwa announced a series of immediate and sweeping measures, undertaken with the full backing of President Mahama’s government:

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1.Immediate dismissal of Mr. Fred Kwarteng: The IT staffer at the heart of the alleged scheme has been fired.

2.Recall of all Foreign Affairs Ministry staff: All diplomatic personnel posted to the Washington D.C. embassy have been recalled to Ghana.

3.Dissolution of the embassy’s IT department: This measure aims to prevent further abuse and facilitate a complete system restructuring.

4.Suspension of all locally recruited staff: These individuals are suspended pending further investigations.

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5.Referral to the Attorney-General: The case has been reported for possible prosecution and the recovery of all misappropriated funds.

6.Forensic audit by the Auditor-General: A comprehensive forensic examination of all embassy financial transactions has been ordered to determine the total financial loss to the state.

7.Temporary closure of the embassy: The mission will remain closed for a few days to finalize the ongoing restructuring and systems overhaul.

Minister Ablakwa, in a Facebook post, expressed regret for any inconvenience these measures may cause to visa and passport applicants but emphasized their necessity to restore public confidence in Ghana’s foreign missions. He reiterated President Mahama’s government’s “zero tolerance for corruption, naked conflict of interest, and blatant abuse of office.”

While no specific timeline for the full reopening of the embassy has been provided beyond “a few days,” the emphasis is on a complete overhaul to ensure accountability and transparency in future operations. This bold move underscores Ghana’s commitment to tackling corruption within its diplomatic service and sends a strong message regarding the consequences of malfeasance. Further legal action and structural reforms are anticipated as authorities delve deeper into the scope of the scandal.

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