Ghana’s Washington Embassy to reopen May 29
By: Solomon Nartey Tetteh
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced that Ghana’s Embassy in Washington D.C. will resume full operations on Thursday, May 29, following a temporary closure to address administrative and operational concerns.
The Embassy was shut down after internal audits revealed irregularities, including unauthorized charges related to visa and passport applications.
In response, the Ministry recalled all Home-Based Staff, suspended locally hired personnel, and dissolved the Embassy’s IT team to prevent further system misuse.
To support the restoration of services, a new team of experienced diplomats has been deployed to take charge of the mission.
In addition, an Information Technology (IT) team is working to upgrade the Embassy’s digital systems. The Ministry noted that the team is reconfiguring the website and payment platforms to eliminate all unofficial and unauthorised links.
The Ministry assured the public that steps have been taken to clear backlogs and restore full consular services. It also expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by the disruption.
The matter has been referred to the Auditor-General and the Attorney-General for further investigation and appropriate action.
Reaffirming its commitment to transparency and efficiency, the Ministry said it remains focused on maintaining high standards across Ghana’s diplomatic missions.
The closure of the Washington D.C. mission was first announced on Monday, May 26, 2025, by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The decision followed a special audit that uncovered fraudulent practices at the Embassy. As part of corrective measures, the Ministry recalled all staff, suspended local employees, and began restructuring the mission’s operations and digital systems.
