The National Identification Authority (NIA) has temporarily suspended all requests for updates to dates of birth on the Ghana Card as it undertakes a review of the process to strengthen safeguards and improve its credibility.
In a press release issued on November 9, 2026, the Authority announced that the suspension took effect immediately and will remain in force until further notice.
According to the NIA, the decision follows an internal review of the date-of-birth update process, which revealed the need for stronger verification measures and enhanced guidelines.
As part of the review, the Authority said it is engaging key stakeholders, including the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the Births and Deaths Registry (BDR) and other relevant institutions, to develop a more transparent, credible and standardized system for handling such requests.
The NIA stated that during the period of suspension, no new applications for date-of-birth updates will be accepted or processed at any of its offices nationwide. It further added that requests currently under consideration will not be approved until the review process is completed.
“The Authority will inform the public once consultations are complete and the approved guidelines are ready,” the statement noted.
The NIA expressed regret for any inconvenience the temporary measure may cause and appealed to the public for understanding and cooperation while efforts are made to improve the integrity of the process.
The statement was signed by Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas, Head of the Corporate Affairs Directorate of the NIA.
The Authority said the revised framework is expected to enhance public confidence in the management of personal data on the Ghana Card and ensure greater accuracy in the national identification system.