“Jérémy Baffour Doku receives a Ghanaian passport for the first time.
“This was the wish of Jérémy and his family when they called on me last week — glad we successfully delivered chip-embedded passports today,” the Minister wrote.
He added that as a dual citizen, Doku is legally entitled to a Ghanaian passport, and emphasised the personal significance of the moment for the 22-year-old.
“This significant development confirms Jérémy Baffour Doku’s commitment to fully reconnect with Ghana despite playing for Belgium. I wish him the very best in his illustrious career,” Ablakwa concluded.
Jérémy Doku was born on May 27, 2002, in Antwerp, Belgium to Ghanaian parents.
A prodigious talent from a young age, he rose through the youth ranks at Anderlecht before signing for French side Rennes in 2020.
In 2023, he secured a high-profile move to English champions Manchester City, where his speed, agility, and skill have earned him widespread praise.
Internationally, Doku has represented Belgium at various youth levels and is now a senior international for the Red Devils.
However, his Ghanaian heritage has always remained a crucial part of his identity — a connection now symbolically and legally sealed with his newly acquired Ghanaian passport.
