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Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has said Ghanacard holders will no longer apply separately for a passport when he is given the nod to be the President.<\/b><\/p>\n

The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party said this while he was addressing Ghanaians on Wednesday, February 7 at the Kofi Ohene Konadu Auditorium at the University of Professional Studies.<\/p>\n

Currently, holders of the Ghanacard still have to file an online application for the passport but Dr. Bawumia noted that when he assumes office this will no longer exist.<\/p>\n

According to him, a holder of the Ghanacard will automatically have an issuance access for a passport and would only need to make payment without applying for it.<\/p>\n

\u201cAny Ghanacard holder will only have to pay a fee for a passport. If you a holder of a Ghanacard, you will not need to apply separately for a passport. You just provide Your Ghanacard number and pay the fee through your mobile phone.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is because the Ghanacard contains all the information and biometrics required for a regular passport. Your passport can then be delivered to your home using your digital address,\u201d the Vice President said.<\/p>\n

National service will no longer be mandatory when I come into office \u2013 Dr. Bawumia<\/p>\n

The Vice-President\u2019s plan is to allow for easy acquisition of passports for Ghanaians.<\/p>\n

He said so far about 4.5 million Ghanaians have passport while 17 million people are enrolled on the Ghanacard.<\/p>\n

He added that government has also secured visa free travel to some countries for the benefit of businesses.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Ghana<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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