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Vice President applauds National Identification Authority’s Achievements
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 lauded Prof. Kenneth Agyemang Attafuah, the Executive Secretary, and the staff of the National Identification Authority (NIA), for their remarkable accomplishments in the successful implementation and issuance of the Ghana Card.
H.E. Dr. Bawumia emphasized that Ghana stands among a handful of nations worldwide to have achieved such a significant feat in the biometric National Identification System and stressed that Ghanaians should not underestimate the remarkable milestone achieved.
The Vice President made these remarks while attending the official issuance of Ghana cards to lepers at the Weija Leprosarium earlier today.
He described the day as a momentous occasion for the cured lepers, expressing satisfaction that they were no longer excluded and now had access to the Ghana card.
Prof. Kenneth Agyemang Attafuah, the Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority, reiterated the importance of capturing all Ghanaians in the National Identification System as a single source of truth.
He also announced that the NIA in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service, Births and Deaths Registry of Ghana, has commenced registration of children aged zero (0) to six (6), and will commence the registration of children between ages 6 and 15, and Ghanaians abroad in due course.
Additionally, Prof. Attafuah expressed concern regarding the large number of uncollected Ghana Cards currently at its 16 Regional and 276 District Offices across the country. With over 800,000 printed cards awaiting collection, he urged individuals who have not yet received their cards to do so promptly.
The National Identification Authority aims to ensure comprehensive coverage of Ghanaians, both at home and abroad, and continues to work diligently to achieve this objective.
Accra’s creative industry is preparing for one of the most ambitious film projects in recent Ghanaian cinema as award winning filmmaker Big Ghun and acclaimed media personality and producer Doreen Avio officially open auditions for their upcoming feature film, Scarlett Unveiled.
The highly anticipated auditions will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM at MCB Studios, Lapaz Tabora, with actors of all ages invited to participate.
Presented by PB Studios Africa, Scarlett Unveiled is a bold and emotionally charged Ghanaian creative project.
The project is expected to resonate strongly with young audiences in Ghana and across the diaspora..
The production is being developed in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana, which is supporting the project’s executive launch.
Renowned textile brand Woodin has also come on board as the official clothing partner, while MCB Studios is serving as a support partner for the audition process.
According to Big Ghun, known for directing internationally recognized projects such as Koro (One), Leaked, and Vibes the Movie, Scarlett Unveiled is designed to become a landmark cultural production that will travel from cinema screens to schools and global platforms.
Producer Doreen Avio, one of Ghana’s most respected media personalities and event hosts, says the project aims to discover both established and emerging actors who can bring authenticity and emotional depth to the story.
She added that “This is more than an audition,” the producers say. “It is an opportunity for talented individuals to become part of a one of a kind Ghanaian story with the potential to inspire audiences around the world.”
Interested participants are encouraged to come with a passport sized photograph and be prepared to showcase their talent and confidence before the casting team.
With an award winning creative team, respected institutional partners, and a story rooted in truth and transformation, Scarlett Unveiled is shaping up to be one of Ghana’s most significant cinematic undertakings in the coming year.
Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In a statement signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Parliament said the incident had been brought to the attention of the House leadership.
According to the statement, the Speaker of Parliament and the leadership of the House are currently in contact with Ghana’s Mission in The Hague to gather detailed information about the matter.
Parliament, however, did not disclose the reasons behind the MP’s detention.
“The public will be duly informed appropriately on this matter,” the statement added.
By: Jacob Aggrey
