General News of Saturday, 24 June 2017Source: classfmonline.comNational ID solution to delay in passport acquisition – BawumiaDr Bawumia said this at a meeting with the Ghanaian community in China. Dr Bawumia said this at a meeting with the Ghanaian community in China. Many Ghanaians home and abroad have bemoaned the delay and hassle associated with the acquisition or renewal of passports, but Dr Bawumia is convinced the new national ID card is the best solution to the delay. The national ID will be linked to the databases of institutions such as the Police, National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Passport Office, Immigration, courts, Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA). Dr Bawumia, during the interaction, also reiterated the NPP’s commitment to delivering on the promises made to Ghanaians.

Source: GhanaWeb June 24, 2017 12:00 UTC