The upcoming SIM card re-registration exercise in June is expected to be queue-free, owing to a streamlined process designed to make registration more efficient and convenient for citizens. The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam Nartey George made this known during his visit to Margins ID Group (Intelligent Card Production Systems) in Accra on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Citizens will now be able to register their SIM cards online, as announced by the Minister. This change will minimize the need for in-person visits to registration centers. The new system will automatically verify citizens’ information, which will help reduce the time spent on manual processing. This streamlined process aims to save citizens time and increase accuracy, making the registration experience more convenient.
The SIM card re-registration exercise began in 2021, with the government extending the deadline several times due to low registration rates. The exercise requires all SIM card holders to re-register their cards using their Ghana Card, the national identity document. Millions of active SIM cards remained unregistered, prompting the government to extend the registration deadline.
This situation raised concerns among some Ghanaians about data security and the potential for fraudulent registrations through the mobile app. The government’s objective in enforcing the SIM card registration exercise is to enhance national security by reducing fraudulent activities and crimes facilitated through unregistered SIM cards, as well as to improve industry regulation by ensuring accurate data on valid SIMs.
By: Daniel Sackitey
