We'll oppose EC's new CI until Ghana Card challenges are resolved - Minority

The Minority in Parliament says it will not support the Electoral Commission’s proposed Constitutional Instrument (CI) until the National Identification Authority (NIA) addresses issues with the acquisition of Ghana Cards (EC).

.As part of the new CI, the EC intends to make the Ghana Card the sole identification document for voter registration for the 2024 elections.

.Cassiel Ato Forson said processes must be put in place to make the acquisition of Ghana Card less tedious.

.“Using the Ghana card as the only means of voter registration will negatively impact the electoral roll and deny some otherwise qualified persons from registering to vote.

Let the NIA resolve the challenges with the issuance of the Ghana card first.

Meanwhile, the National Identification Authority (NIA), is set to print more Ghana cards as government has settled GH¢100 million debt owed creditors.

The Electoral Commission (EC) is proposing a new constitutional instrument through which it intends to make the Ghana card the sole identification document for voter registration.