Ghana Card: NIA freezes date of birth corrections nationwide
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has placed an immediate nationwide freeze on changes to dates of birth recorded on the Ghana Card as it moves to tighten the procedures for approving such requests. In a notice signed by its Head of Corporate Affairs Directorate, Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas, the NIA said the public would be informed when the consultations are concluded and the new guidelines are ready.
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has placed an immediate nationwide freeze on changes to dates of birth recorded on the Ghana Card as it moves to tighten the procedures for approving such requests.
The directive, which took effect on Monday, November 9, 2026, means applicants will no longer be able to submit new requests for date of birth corrections until further notice.
The Authority has also suspended the approval of applications already under consideration, effectively halting all date of birth update services at its offices across the country.
The NIA says the decision follows an internal review that identified the need for stronger controls to safeguard the process and ensure greater credibility in the handling of personal information.
As part of efforts to develop revised procedures, the Authority is consulting the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the Births and Deaths Registry (BDR) and other relevant institutions.
In a notice signed by its Head of Corporate Affairs Directorate, Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas, the NIA said the public would be informed when the consultations are concluded and the new guidelines are ready. It apologised for the disruption and appealed for the public's patience and cooperation.
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