NIA picks up Togolese woman over Ghana Card claims

The National Identification Authority (NIA), in collaboration with the Ghana Immigration Service, has picked up a Togolese woman at Teshie for questioning following a viral video in which she claims to have obtained a Ghana Card ahead of many Ghanaian citizens. The woman is assisting the NIA’s Internal Criminal Investigations Department (CID) with investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged issuance of the identity card. In the video circulating on social media, the woman claims to possess a Ghana Card, a voter identification card and other documents despite being a Togolese national. “My Ghana Card, I got it before many Ghanaians. I have a voting card, and I have everything. Even membership, I have,” she said. New Cedi Notes: ‘Not even families were consulted?’ – Kwesi Prempeh on selection of portraits When questioned about how she obtained the card, she challenged the officials who handled her registration to explain how it was issued. “Ask the people who did the Ghana Card for me, the time I mentioned my name; didn’t they know I’m not a Ghanaian?” she said. She further alleged that the officials mistakenly issued the card to her. The NIA said investigations were ongoing to establish how the card was obtained and determine the circumstances surrounding its alleged issuance. 'Rice for schoolchildren must come from Ghanaian farms' – Ato Forson The Authority reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the integrity and credibility of Ghana’s national identification system. AS/MA New Cedi Notes to Circulate from December 1 – Bank of Ghana Source: www.ghanaweb.com
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