The Nationwide Identification Authority (NIA) has declared its intention to crack down on Ghanaians who illegally vouch for international nationals within the ongoing Ghana Card registration course of, stressing that such acts undermine the credibility of the nation’s nationwide identification system.
In line with the NIA, the vouching course of, the place a Ghanaian citizen confirms the nationality of one other individual to facilitate their registration, is strictly reserved for real circumstances.
The regulation prohibits any Ghanaian from guaranteeing the nationality of a foreigner, and offenders threat being prosecuted to the complete extent of the regulation.
Talking at a press convention on Monday, August 4, 2025, the NIA’s Head of Company Affairs, Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas, revealed that a number of people are already in courtroom over such violations.
Out of the 20 individuals at the moment being prosecuted, some are Ghanaians who vouched for international nationals.
He disclosed.
In our system, it is rather straightforward to establish such people.
Mr Darlas additional cautioned residents in opposition to commercialising the vouching course of, noting that some individuals have turned it right into a money-making enterprise by endorsing people they don’t personally know.
To these of you vouching for individuals you don’t even know simply to earn a living, be warned: we’re coming for you
He confused.
The NIA defined that such fraudulent acts pose a big risk to nationwide safety, because the Ghana Card serves as a main supply of identification for each governmental and personal transactions.
With the cardboard being linked to numerous databases—akin to banking, social safety, and voter registration—any compromise in its issuance course of may open the door for misuse by unqualified people.
The Authority has urged the general public to be vigilant and report any suspicious actions associated to Ghana Card registration.
This consists of circumstances the place foreigners try to make use of faux paperwork or depend on illegal vouching to acquire the cardboard.
The Ghana Card has develop into an important identification software in recent times, required for a variety of companies, together with SIM card registration, opening financial institution accounts, accessing public companies, and collaborating in nationwide elections.
