Tag Archives: Ghana Card

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, …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …