NIA arrests six, dismisses seven over alleged extortion at Galaka Ghana Card registration centre
The National Identification Authority (NIA) in Ghana has arrested six staff members and fired seven others following allegations of extortion during a free child registration exercise. The authority stated that no payments were authorized and is conducting internal reviews to ensure professional service delivery.
Why it matters
This incident highlights efforts to combat corruption in public service delivery and protect the integrity of national identification systems.
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the arrest of six staff members and the termination of appointments of seven others over alleged extortion during the recent free Ghana Card registration exercise for children at Galaka in the Upper East Region.
The six staff members were arrested by the Bawku West District Police after parents of applicants identified them as allegedly demanding money before registering their children.
According to a press release signed by Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas, Head of the NIA’s Corporate Affairs Directorate on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the six are assisting the police with investigations into the allegations.
The Authority said it had also terminated the appointments of seven other members of the registration team following an internal review that found they were aware of the alleged misconduct but failed to report it.
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