The National Identification Authority (NIA) has disclosed that it has commenced the prosecution of foreign nationals who attempted to illegally access the Ghana Card registration system.
This comes in the wake of reports that some foreigners have unlawfully acquired Ghana Card, in violation of the country’s laws.
At a press briefing, the Head of Corporate Affairs at the NIA, Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas, revealed that one foreign national has already been convicted and is currently serving an eight-month jail term. He further noted that 13 additional cases are under active investigation, with seven Nigerians expected to be convicted and sentenced at the Dansoman Circuit Court on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. If convicted, they will also be deported after serving their sentences.
The digital service extension to four other regions include Eastern, Ashanti, Northern, and Volta, as part of a broader strategy to improve efficiency and accessibility in the national identification process.
This he said will allow residents in these regions to complete their registration or update applications and schedule appointments from the comfort of their homes or offices.
The Corporate Affairs manager Mr. Ampomoah outlined the NIA’s intensified efforts to root out illegal attempts to fraudulently acquire Ghana Cards.
He disclosed that the Authority has successfully prosecuted one offender, who is currently serving an eight-month prison sentence, and that 13 additional cases.
According to Darlas Ampomoah William, Head of the NIA’s Corporate Affairs Directorate, the digital platform is already easing congestion at registration centres.
Those of you who have been here before knowing that the headquarters used to be overcrowded. Now, it’s no longer like that, Mr. William stated, noting the visible impact of the digitalisation initiative.
He assured the public that the online application system is fully compliant with the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843), emphasizing the NIA’s commitment to protecting citizens’ personal data while modernizing service delivery nationwide.
The Corporate Affairs manager Mr. Ampomoah outlined the NIA’s intensified efforts to root out illegal attempts to fraudulently acquire Ghana Cards.
He disclosed that the Authority has successfully prosecuted one offender, who is currently serving an eight-month prison sentence, and that 13 additional cases are under investigation.
The National Identification Authority has disconnected GRA, NHIS and the passport of office from the Identity verification system platform for non-payment.
