The Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong has signaled his opposition to a Constitutional Instrument (CI) seeking to make the Ghana Card the sole Identification document for registration of new voters. The CI, proposed by the Electoral Commission is currently before Parliament with strong opposition from the Minority …
Read More »Minority Fights EC’s Push To Use Ghana Card For Voters’ ID Acquisition [Full Text]
Good morning, our friends from the media. The NDC Minority in Parliament is pleased to welcome you to this very urgent press engagement. We are quite sure many of you followed and reported on events in the Chamber last night, which showcased our opposition to an attempt by the Jean …
Read More »EC’s CI To Make Ghana Card Sole Registration Document Not Passed – Parliament Clarifies
Parliament has denied reports in a section of the media that the Constitutional Instrument (CI) that is seeking to make the Ghana Card the sole identification document for voter registration has been passed. A statement said “Parliament states categorically that it has not passed any such Instrument. In any case, …
Read More »NDC Is Not Against Use Of Ghana Card For Voter Registration – Bolga East MP
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolga East Constituency in the Upper East Region, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine has disclosed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is not opposed to the use of the Ghana Card as the sole identification for voter registration. According to him, the NDC party was …
Read More »Pressure Mounts On Gov’t To Scrap SIM Re-registration Deadline [Audio]
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, …
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