With three days to the September 30 SIM re-registration deadline, the Communications Ministry is facing a flood of lawsuits against its determination to block unregistered SIM cards. Sector Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful’s insistence that the date will not be extended has attracted widespread criticism. Already Vice President of IMANI Africa, …
Read More »EC Responds To Critics: We Won’t Disenfranchise Any Ghanaian
The Electoral Commission (EC) has defended its decision to use only the Ghana Card for the voter registration exercise, saying it is still valid and the surest way to rid the register of minors and foreigners. Speaking on “Maakye” Morning Show on Ahenkan 93.3 FM monitored by MyGhanaMedia.com, Electoral …
Read More »No Ghana Card, No Voting – EC Cautions Prospective Voters
The Deputy Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of Corporate Services, has warned prospective voters to obtain a Ghana card since that will be a requirement for voting in the 2024 election. Speaking in an interview on The Pulse on Wednesday, Dr. Bossman Asare said without a …
Read More »Ghana Card Could Soon Solve Problems With Voters’ Register – Dr. Bawumia Hints
The Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has hinted that the Ghana card could become a primary document for voters in future elections. If successfully implemented, holders who turn 18 will automatically be rolled onto the voters’ register; a move that will not only eliminate the stress of queuing …
Read More »NIA To Resume Services On August 2
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has said that it will not provide identity management services at the Elwak Stadium on Monday, August 1, 2022. Identity management services include replacement of lost cards, updating of personal records and correction of errors. A statement issued by the NIA on Sunday …
Read More »SIM Card Registration Deadline: Frustrated Ghana Card Applicants To Withdraw Mobile Savings
Some Ghanaians who are still trying to get their National Identification Card (Ghana Card), say they will withdraw their mobile money savings if they’re unable to secure the cards before the deadline. Tomorrow (July 31, 2022) is the deadline for the registration of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards in Ghana, …
Read More »Dr. Bawumia Justifies ‘I Will Choose Ghana Card Over 1,000 Interchanges’ Comment [Audio]
The Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has strongly defended the controversial comment about his preference for Ghana Card over a thousand interchanges. Speaking at the Accra Business School, Dr Bawumia said the national identification card is more beneficial than 1,000 interchanges. “We have implemented a national identification …
Read More »Fraudsters Taking Undue Advantage Of Calls To Link Ghana Card With Bank Accounts – EOCO Cautions
The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has warned that fraudsters are taking undue advantage of the exercise to link the Ghana Card to bank accounts. EOCO said these fraudsters send messages to suspecting customers demanding their bank account details, Mobile App PIN and Mobile numbers. A statement by EOCO …
Read More »GFA : Players Without Ghana Card Won’t Be Registered For 2022/23 season
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) recently announced that the window for clubs to register and sign players for the 2022/23 league season opens on Friday, July 1, 2022. The registration window for clubs in the Ghana Premier League, Division One League and Women’s Premier League officially opens at 00:01 on …
Read More »Minority MPs To EC: Don’t Use Ghana Card For 2024 Voters Register
The Minority in Parliament have pushed against plans by the Electoral Commission (EC) to use the Ghana Card for the compilation of the 2024 Voters Register. According to them, such a move will disenfranchise a lot of Ghanaians since many citizens are yet to receive their Ghana Cards. Speaking on …
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