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Recall all Diplomatic and Service Passports- John Mahama to Foreign Affairs Ministry

President John Dramani Mahama directs Foreign Affairs Ministry to recall all Diplomatic and Service passports by 24th January.

Following this there would be re-issuance to those rightfully eligible.

In a letter to the ministry by Secretary to the President, Dr.Callistus Mahama noted that , ” I write to request the recall of Diplomatic and Service Passports issued by the previous
administration.”

According to him, this exercise aligns with the Government’s commitment to ensuring the proper use and
administration of official travel documents by national and international standards.

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He added that the
recall aims to prevent misuse, safeguard the country’s reputation and maintain the integrity of our diplomatic engagements.

He further directed that “the Ministry should take the following steps to facilitate the process:
a. Issue a Public Notice: Notify all holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports Issued by the previous administration to return these documents to the Ministry for
verification and re-issuance, where applicable.”

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President Mahama consoles Rev.Wengam and family

A delegation of the General Council of Assemblies of God, Ghana, the Nyankpen and Wengam families , and Cedar Mountain Chapel has paid a courtesy visit to President John Mahama in Accra to formally inform him of the demise of Madam Deborah Wengam, mother of the General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana Rev Stephen Wengam.

They used the occasion to invite the President to the funeral service on Saturday, 25th January, 2025 at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra.
The delegation was led by the Assistant General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana Rev Dr Godwin Tito Agyei.

Rev Tito Agyei eulogized Madam Wengam who had been a member of the church for 71years. He especially commended her for raising a visionary leader , Rev Wengam, for the church.

Rev Tito Agyei said the funeral is attracting people of all walks of life and a huge delegation from the international community.

The Assistant General Superintendent thanked President Mahama for quickly visiting to commiserate with the bereaved family on hearing of the passing of Madam Wengam.

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The President commended the late Madam Wengam for serving her generation well by producing a prominent leader for the church in particular and society at large.

President Mahama consoled Rev Wengam and family and prayed that the soul of Madam Wengam rest in peace.

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I’m a freemason – George Opare-Addo

Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment nominee George Opare-Addo affirmed his membership in the Freemasons during his vetting.

He admitted when a question was posed by a ranking member of the committee.

The Minority Leader, a rankong member Alexander Afenyo-Markin, posed a question on the issue during the vetting session…

“Are you a Freemason?,” he quizzed.

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George Opare Addo, on his part, responded, “I am a mason.”

“In all difficulties and dangers, in whom will you put you trust…?,” Afenyo-Markin further asked.

“The grand architect of the universe,” George Opare-Addo answered.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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