Ghana’s NIA suspends changes to dates of birth
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on 3News
Ghana’s National Identification Authority is suspending nationwide any requests to change dates of birth on the Ghana Card, including files already in progress, while it reviews its verification rules. According to a statement signed by its communications department, the measure has applied since 9 November 2026, and cards already corrected can no longer be issued.
Holders of the Ghanaian national card have been unable to change their registered date of birth since Monday 9 November 2026. The National Identification Authority (NIA) has suspended these updates while it reviews its verification rules, according to a statement signed by Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas, the authority’s head of institutional affairs. It believes the review should strengthen safeguards.
The suspension covers new requests as well as those already in progress, which will not be approved. Cards already issued retain the previous date, and no corrected card may be produced or printed. The NIA has set no end date and must consult the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the BDR before publishing new guidelines. It has apologised to users for the inconvenience caused.
This review follows the arrest of six agents and the dismissal of seven others in October, in a case of suspected misconduct during registrations.
