Ghana’s Washington DC Embassy to Reopen Thursday

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Ghana’s Embassy in Washington, D.C., which was temporarily closed following a financial malfeasance scandal, is scheduled to resume full operations on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (MFA) and sighted by The Chronicle, confirmed the reopening, assuring the public that necessary measures have been taken to address operational challenges.

“The Ministry wishes to inform the general public that the Embassy is set to reopen on Thursday, 29 May, 2025.

“We assure that measures have been put in place to clear the backlog. Any inconvenience resulting from our necessary interventions is deeply regretted,” the statement said.

The closure of the mission came just days ago, following allegations of misconduct involving some staff of the embassy. In response, the government took decisive steps to restore order and credibility at the diplomatic mission.

“Following the recall of Home-Based Staff and the suspension of Local Staff of the Embassy of Ghana in Washington DC, United States of America, a team of seasoned diplomats led by an astute official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been tasked to run the Mission.

“This is to ensure a total systems overhaul, restore integrity in the Embassy’s operations and complete ongoing structural reforms,” the Ministry stated.

As part of the recovery efforts, an expert team has been deployed to the U.S. to help restore proper administrative functions.

Additionally, the statement revealed that an Information Technology (IT) team has been assigned to reconfigure the Embassy’s website and payment platforms.

The goal is to eliminate all unofficial and unauthorised digital links previously associated with the mission’s IT systems.

The Ministry also confirmed that the matter has been formally referred to the Auditor-General and the Attorney-General for further investigation and potential sanctions.

“The Ministry additionally conveys that the unfortunate circumstances which led to the closure of the Embassy have been brought to the attention of the Auditor-General and the Attorney-General of the Republic of Ghana for further action and appropriate sanctions.”

In conclusion, the MFA reiterated its commitment to transparency, accountability, and service excellence, adding that steps are being taken to protect Ghana’s diplomatic reputation on the global stage.

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