Why Ghana Card Is an Important Policy Initiative- Asenso Boakye Defends
The Member of Parliament of Bantama Constituency, Francis Asenso Boakye, has delved into the relevance of the Ghana Card beyond the identification card.
In a Facebook post, he said he had found it necessary after the initiative championed by former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia was downplayed by a supporter.
He highlighted its economic, international and local significance.
Read the post below:
1. One ID for Everything
With the Ghana Card, you don’t need many different cards anymore.
It works for:
* Banks
* Mobile money
* NHIS
* Passports
* SIM cards
* Schools and hospitals
It makes life easier and reduces stress.
2. Stops Fraud and Ghost Names
Because everyone has one unique number, it is hard for people to pretend to be someone else or collect benefits they don’t deserve.
This saves the country money and ensures help goes to the right people.
3. Easier Access to Loans and Bank Accounts
The Ghana Card makes it simple to open a bank account or register for mobile money.
This helps market women, drivers, farmers, artisans, and young people get access to money and financial services.
4. Faster Government Services
With one ID, government offices can find your details quickly.
This means:
* Less waiting time
* Less paperwork
* Faster services at DVLA, NHIS, Immigration, etc.
5. Helps Government Plan Better
Because the Ghana Card gives accurate information about the population, government can plan:
* Where to build schools
* Where to build hospitals
* How many roads and houses are needed
* How many teachers, nurses, and police officers are required
Better planning leads to better development.
6. Helps Fight Crime
The Ghana Card helps security agencies identify people easily.
This makes it easier to track criminals and protect innocent citizens.
7. Makes Everyday Transactions Safer
When buying, selling, sending money, or doing business, the Ghana Card helps confirm who you’re dealing with.
This reduces fraud and protects your money.
8. Makes Ghana More Attractive to Investors
Investors prefer countries where systems work.
A strong national ID system gives businesses confidence to operate here, which means more jobs for young people.
In Simple Terms…
The Ghana Card helps:
* Make life easier
* Reduce corruption
* Support poor and vulnerable families
* Improve development
* Strengthen security
* Create jobs
It is not just an ID card; it is part of building a modern, organised, and prosperous Ghana.
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