The Madina District Court II sentenced two Nigerian men to twelve months’ imprisonment each after they were found guilty of attempting to obtain Ghana Cards using false identities.
On 7 November 2025, Judge Susana Nyakotey ruled that Ike Isaac (also known as Alex Kwesi Brown Appiah), 20, and Emmanuel Innocent Egbe (also known as Innocent Emmanuel Kodom), 24, had deliberately provided inaccurate information to the National Identification Authority and possessed forged documents.
Both were convicted under Section 40(1)(a) of the National Identity Register Act 2008 for supplying false details and Section 166 of the Criminal Offences Act 1960 for possessing counterfeit paperwork, with the sentences to run concurrently.
In addition to the prison terms, the court ordered that the men be deported to Nigeria after serving their sentences and transferred them to Nsawam Prison to begin their incarceration.
The National Identification Authority welcomed the judgment, stressing that maintaining the integrity of the Ghana Card system requires strict enforcement against impersonation and document fraud. The authority also commended the Ghana Police Service, the CID unit attached to the NIA, and the Office of the Attorney‑General for their cooperation in securing the convictions.
The case highlights Ghana’s commitment to protecting its primary identification document, which underpins access to government services, financial transactions, and national security.
By publicly prosecuting foreign nationals who attempt to exploit the system, the NIA aims to deter similar offenses and reassure citizens that the Ghana Card remains a reliable proof of lawful residence.
