The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced an immediate nationwide suspension of all date-of-birth changes on the Ghana Card as it works to strengthen the procedures governing the approval of such requests. The directive, which took effect on Monday, November 9, 2026, bars the submission of new applications for date of birth corrections until further notice. It also suspends the processing and approval of applications already pending, bringing all date of birth amendment services at the Authority’s offices across the country to a temporary halt.
According to the NIA, the decision was taken following an internal review that highlighted the need to introduce stricter measures to protect the integrity of the process and enhance the credibility of personal information management. The Authority said it was engaging the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the Births and Deaths Registry (BDR) and other relevant institutions to develop improved guidelines for handling date of birth correction requests.
In a public notice signed by the Head of its Corporate Affairs Directorate, Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas, the NIA assured the public that an update would be provided once the consultations were completed and the revised procedures finalised.
The Authority apologised for any inconvenience caused by the suspension and appealed to the public for patience and cooperation.
