News:
June 12, 2018
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has begun the registration and issuance of instant National Identity (ID) cards to Members of Parliament and staff of Parliament amidst boycott by the Minority NDC Members.
The Minority in a press statement signed by its leader, Haruna Iddrisu explained that invitations by Parliament to officials of the Authority to brief the House on the roll out plans of the nationwide ID cards was not yielded to.
Other concerns of the minority caucus includes why voter ID cards are not considered for the registration exercise but only birth certificates and passports.
The others are the procurement methods used and cost and mode in which contract was awarded and the claim that Government granted sovereign guarantee for the contract.
The MPs said they would not register and acquire the ID cards why constituents are denied the privilege.
The process which was supposed to start Monday was postponed to Tuesday with claims by officials of the NIA that Parliament does not seat on Monday.
The registration process which is in four stages includes record taking of individuals, enrollment unto the system, printing and issue and verification of data.
By Christian Kpesese/ ghanamps.co