NIA: Ghana Card Registration in Pusiga is Legal

Ghana Card Registration in Pusiga is Legal

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has categorically stated that the ongoing Ghana Card registration exercise in the Pusiga District is “lawful, proper, necessary, and wholly wholesome.” This assertion comes in response to claims made by Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), who alleged that the registration exercise was politically motivated and aimed at aiding illegal voters in the last lap of the voter registration process.

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Dr. Omane Boamah’s claims, made in a Facebook post, suggested that the NIA’s collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) was a ruse, and that the true intention was to facilitate illegal voting. However, the NIA has vehemently refuted these claims, emphasizing that the exercise is focused on ensuring accurate identification for vulnerable Ghanaian populations, particularly those living near the Ghana-Burkina Faso border.

The NIA explained that the exercise is designed to facilitate easy border crossings, grant access to public services, and enhance security within the border area. This mission is in line with the Authority’s commitment to registering all Ghanaians at home and abroad, issuing them Ghana Cards to advance economic, social, and political development. The Ghana Card is a critical tool for identification, and it is essential for accessing various public services, including healthcare, education, and social welfare programs.

The NIA emphasized that its mandate is to register Ghanaians and issue them Ghana Cards, and that this mission extends beyond the Authority alone, involving collaboration with other entities as prescribed by law. The Authority reaffirmed its commitment to carrying out its mandate in Pusiga and environs, aimed at expanding access to the Ghana Card and thereby improving identification and border security in that part of Ghana.

In a statement released on Wednesday, May 22, the NIA clarified that the registration exercise is lawful, proper, necessary, and wholly wholesome, and that it will continue to carry out its mandate without any political motivation or bias. The Authority emphasized that its focus is on ensuring accurate identification for vulnerable Ghanaian populations, and that the exercise is designed to facilitate easy border crossings, grant access to public services, and enhance security within the border area.

The NIA’s statement is a clear refutation of Dr. Omane Boamah’s claims, and a testament to the Authority’s commitment to its mandate. The Ghana Card registration exercise in Pusiga is a necessary step towards ensuring accurate identification and border security, and the NIA’s collaboration with IOM is a lawful and necessary part of this process.

The NIA’s commitment to registering all Ghanaians and issuing them Ghana Cards is a critical step towards advancing economic, social, and political development. The Ghana Card is a vital tool for identification, and it is essential for accessing various public services, including healthcare, education, and social welfare programs. By registering Ghanaians and issuing them Ghana Cards, the NIA is helping to ensure that all citizens have access to these essential services.

In addition, the NIA’s collaboration with IOM is a necessary part of the registration exercise. IOM is a reputable international organization that has expertise in migration and border management, and its collaboration with the NIA is aimed at ensuring that the registration exercise is carried out in a lawful and efficient manner.

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In conclusion, the NIA’s statement has set the record straight, and it is clear that the Ghana Card registration exercise in Pusiga is lawful, proper, necessary, and wholly wholesome. The Authority’s commitment to registering all Ghanaians and issuing them Ghana Cards is a critical step towards advancing economic, social, and political development, and its collaboration with other entities is a necessary part of this process. The NIA’s focus on ensuring accurate identification for vulnerable Ghanaian populations is a vital step towards ensuring border security and facilitating access to public services.

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