A flyer circulating on social media claimed that an amendment to the law was underway to shorten the validity period. However, the Authority has clarified that no such amendment has been made or proposed, stressing that the Ghana Card remains valid for 10 years from the date of issuance, after which it must be renewed as required by law.

According to the NIA, “comments by its Executive Secretary, Mr. Wisdom Kwaku Deku, during a recent media engagement, were misrepresented.

“He did not announce a policy change but highlighted that, considering rapid technological advancements and the evolving functions of the Ghana Card, future reviews could explore a shorter update interval.”

The Authority explained that the 10-year renewal requirement remains critical because the card has a physical lifespan of a decade, while cardholders’ personal features may change over that period, necessitating updated photographs and record verification.

The NIA urged the public to disregard the misinformation and reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a secure, reliable, and future-ready national identity system for all Ghanaians.