A Madina court has jailed two Nigerian nationals for using forged documents to obtain Ghana Cards, reaffirming the NIA’s stance on protecting the integrity of the national ID system.
The Madina District Court II has sentenced two Nigerian nationals to 12 months in prison each after they attempted to acquire Ghana Cards using fake identities.
The individuals — Ike Isaac (alias Alex Kwesi Brown Appiah), 20, and Emmanuel Innocent Egbe (alias Innocent Emmanuel Kodom), 24 — were found guilty of supplying false information to officials of the National Identification Authority (NIA) and possessing forged documentation.
Presided over by Susana Nyakotey, the court delivered its ruling on Friday, November 7, 2025, after a full trial. The men were convicted on two counts:
Providing False Information to National Identification Registration Officials under Section 40(1)(a) of the National Identity Register Act, 2008 (Act 750)
Possessing Forged Documents under Section 166 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)
The judge imposed 12 months imprisonment for giving false information and 13 months for the forged documents charge. Both sentences will run concurrently, meaning they will serve one year in total.
Upon completing their jail term, the court ordered that they be deported to Nigeria. They have since been transferred to the Nsawam Prisons Authority to begin their sentence.
In a statement following the ruling, the NIA commended the Ghana Police Service, the CID unit assigned to the Authority, and the Office of the Attorney-General for their roles in securing the conviction.
The Authority emphasized that the successful prosecution reflects its unwavering commitment to protecting the Ghana Card system, which it described as the nation’s “single credible source of identity” for all lawful residents.
According to the NIA, the case sends a strong message to individuals attempting to manipulate or compromise the ID registration process.
The Authority reaffirmed that it will continue working closely with security and judicial agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute such offenses.
The public was also reminded that the Ghana Card is more than just a means of identification — it serves as the foundation for accessing essential government services, completing financial transactions, and supporting national security.
As such, the NIA stressed that safeguarding the system’s credibility is a shared national responsibility.
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