The National Identification Authority (NIA) has temporarily suspended all updates to dates of birth on the Ghana Card.

The decision, which took effect from Monday, November 9, 2026, follows the authority's review of the date of birth update process which has revealed the need for stronger safeguards. 

According to a statement by the authority, "during the temporary suspension, no new date of birth update requests shall be accepted or processed at any NIA office nationwide, and requests already in progress will not be approved".

The NIA noted that they will "inform the public once consultations are complete and the approved guidelines are ready".

Also, the authority is engaging relevant institutions including the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the Births and Deaths Registry (BDR), and other key stakeholders to enhance the guidelines for the process.

"These engagements aim to ensure a transparent, credible, and standardised system for handling such requests."

The NIA conveyed its apologies to the general public for "any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the public's understanding and cooperation".