{
  "id": 19143206,
  "title": "Go Beyond Interdiction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/go-beyond-interdiction",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T10:35:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
    "slug": "daily-guide-network",
    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/go-beyond-interdiction/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This government has faced numerous scandals, with the recent one involving the sale of diplomatic and service passports to individuals involved in criminal activities. The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) brought attention to this issue by writing to the diplomatic community, particularly the US Embassy. The government's response has been to interdict the Director of Passports, rather than conducting a thorough investigation. This approach is not uncommon for this administration, as they tend to allow time to resolve scandals. However, this may not be sufficient to address the diplomatic repercussions of such actions. The Director of Passports was likely instructed by a superior officer to issue the passports, and the government must disclose the identity of this individual. The sale of these passports has likely benefited drug traffickers who use Ghana as a hub for moving drugs to Europe and other regions. The government should not only interdict the Director of Passports, but also conduct a comprehensive investigation into the matter given the diplomatic implications. The repeated scandals involving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs suggest that the issue may be rooted in the department itself. It remains to be seen if the current government will take meaningful action to address these ongoing issues.",
  "summary": "One of the latest in the strings of scandals to hit this government has been the sale of diplomatic and service passports to persons under circumstances hinged upon criminalities. Read More... The post Go Beyond Interdiction appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}