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NIA to Prosecute Ghanaians Who Illegally Vouch for Foreigners in Ghana Card Registration
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has issued a stern warning that it will prosecute Ghanaians who unlawfully vouch for foreign nationals seeking to obtain Ghana Cards.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, August 4, 2025, the Head of Corporate Affairs at the NIA, Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas, stressed that it is illegal for any Ghanaian to guarantee the nationality of a foreigner for registration onto the national identification system.
“Out of the 20 people currently being prosecuted, some are Ghanaians who vouched for foreign nationals. In our system, it is very easy to identify such individuals,” he said.
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Mr Darlas disclosed that the Authority’s monitoring has uncovered a troubling trend where some individuals have turned the vouching process into a commercial venture, endorsing applicants they do not personally know in exchange for money.
“To those of you vouching for people you don’t even know—just to make money—be warned: we are coming for you,” he cautioned.
The NIA emphasised that such actions undermine the integrity of Ghana’s national identity system and could have serious security implications if left unchecked.
Authorities are urging members of the public to report any suspicious activities or fraudulent attempts to secure Ghana Cards through unlawful means.
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