Ghanaian Man Reportedly Receives Passport in Just Six Days, Praises Passport Office's Efficiency
- A Ghanaian man excitedly shared reportedly receiving his passport within six days, far earlier than the usual expected timeline
- He praised the improved efficiency of Ghana Post and the Passport Office, crediting ongoing reforms for the speedy service
- Online reactions showed mixed experiences, with some applauding quick deliveries while others lamented delays on their part
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A Ghanaian man could not contain his excitement and gratitude after he reportedly received his new passport in record time.
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In a video spotted online, a yet-to-be-identified man narrated how he submitted his application for a new passport and reportedly got it within 6 days, far earlier than the expected timeline.
According to the Ghanaian, he submitted his application on August 13, 2025, and was dumbfounded to receive the passport from a Ghana Post delivery officer on August 19, 2025.
He explained how confused he was when he received the call from the delivery officer, and had initially thought it was a scam.
Man excited after reportedly receiving passport early
The man expressed his delight at the speedy delivery service.
He, along with the delivery officer, credited the improvement to ongoing reforms at the Passport Office and the efficiency of Ghana Post.
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He explained that this new level of service was a positive departure from the delays and frustrations many Ghanaians had long associated with passport acquisition.
The Ghana Post delivery officer also recounted how a woman once insulted him, calling him a criminal, because she could not believe her passport could be ready for delivery so quickly.
The woman later called back to apologise after realising the service was indeed genuine.
Watch the video below.
Ghanaian man's new passport collection stirs reactions
YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched the video on X. Some of the comments are below.
@_owula commented:
"That’s how we like it in town."
@NanaAmablackie said:
"Without a birth certificate, can I do my passport?"
@sowutuomboy wrote:
"So why haven’t I received my own for almost a month now?"
@MrFred97155737 commented:
"I did mine on the 13th of August, and I received it on the 18th of August. Within 5 days, the 5 days include the weekend."
@lmdzarto said:
"Excellent, they need to abide by the time frame they offer at our DC embassy. You pay extra for the service and they won't honour it."
@OseiBosu
"Go to Kumasi and see what's happening there. Yes! He is working, but the courier service in Kumasi is making the work difficult."
@top_moonJamus
"Yeah, my friend got his in less than 3 weeks, it was delivered to my office."
70,000 Ghanaian passports abandoned, says Ablakwa
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Foreign Affairs Minister, stated that over 70,000 passports were lying uncollected at the Passport Office.
He noted that this trend is worrying; however, measures are being put in place to address the situation.
Netizens who saw the post expressed mixed reactions in the comments section, with many giving suggestions to solve this, while others gave potential reasons why this was happening.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
