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Two Nigerian Nationals Jailed for Attempting to Secure Ghana Cards with Fake Documents

Published by admin on November 14th, 2025.

Two Nigerian Nationals Jailed for Attempting to Secure Ghana Cards with Fake Documents

A court in Madina has sentenced two Nigerian citizens to prison after they attempted to obtain Ghana Cards using forged identities, reinforcing the National Identification Authority’s (NIA) commitment to safeguarding the country’s identification system.

The Madina District Court II handed each of the men a one-year jail term for their roles in the fraudulent registration attempt. The convicts — 20-year-old Ike Isaac (who used the alias Alex Kwesi Brown Appiah) and 24-year-old Emmanuel Innocent Egbe (who registered as Innocent Emmanuel Kodom) — were found guilty of presenting false information to NIA officials and holding forged documents.

Judge Susana Nyakotey delivered the verdict on Friday, November 7, 2025, after a full trial. The pair was convicted on two charges:

Providing false information to officials conducting the national ID registration, contrary to Section 40(1)(a) of the National Identity Register Act, 2008 (Act 750)

Possession of forged documents, in violation of Section 166 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)

Although they received 12 months for the false information charge and 13 months for the forged documents offense, the sentences will run concurrently, resulting in a total of 12 months behind bars.

The court further directed that both men be deported to Nigeria after completing their sentences. They have since been moved to the Nsawam Prisons Authority to begin serving their jail term.

Following the ruling, the NIA issued a statement commending the Ghana Police Service, the CID unit attached to the Authority, and the Office of the Attorney-General for their collaboration in securing the convictions.

The NIA highlighted that the case underscores its steadfast resolve to protect the integrity of the Ghana Card, describing the ID as the country’s most reliable proof of identity for legally resident individuals. It also noted that the successful prosecution serves as a deterrent to anyone attempting to undermine the registration system.

The Authority reiterated its commitment to working with law enforcement and the judiciary to identify, investigate, and prosecute similar offenses. It reminded the public that the Ghana Card plays a crucial role not only in identification but also in accessing social services, carrying out financial transactions, and enhancing national security.

Protecting the credibility of the Ghana Card system, the NIA stressed, remains a collective responsibility for all residents of Ghana.