The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has reiterated its commitment to eliminating middlemen in the acquisition of attestation documents, following investigative findings published by The Fourth Estate.
In a press statement issued yesterday, the Ministry commended the investigative outlet for exposing irregularities in the attestation process and assured the public of its zero‑tolerance policy toward third‑party facilitators. It condemned the activities of unscrupulous middlemen who exploit citizens seeking official documents.
The Ministry clarified that the individual implicated in the investigation is not a staff member, but has since been sanctioned and barred from entering ministry premises. It emphasized that attestation is a multi‑institutional process, requiring coordination across agencies, and pledged to strengthen integrity and oversight mechanisms.
The statement also highlighted ongoing reforms to digitize consular and attestation services, including cashless payment systems and digital platforms designed to reduce human interaction. Officials expressed confidence that these measures would yield results similar to improvements achieved in passport administration.
Reiterating the approved fee structure, the Ministry stressed that the parliamentary‑approved fee for attestation remains GHS200, collected exclusively by officials of the Controller and Accountant‑General, who issue official receipts. Citizens were cautioned against engaging middlemen, as such practices are strictly illegal.
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