Ghanaian politician Nana Akomea has raised concerns over a new process introduced by the National Insurance Commission (NIC) for completing vehicle insurance. He described the process as an obstacle to digitalisation. In a Facebook post, Akomea recounted difficulties he encountered after renewing his vehicle insurance and paying the premium to his insurance company. The company informed him that he would receive a link to submit his Ghana Card details and photograph to the NIC to complete the insurance process.
Akomea questioned the need for the additional step, arguing that his Ghana Card details and photograph were already in his insurance company’s database. He completed the online process but repeatedly received feedback that his photograph could not be verified. After five unsuccessful attempts to submit his photograph, he gave up. Akomea expressed uncertainty about the status of his vehicle insurance despite having paid the required premium.
Akomea's concerns are centered around the digitalisation process in Ghana. He stated that digitalisation is meant to make life easier for citizens, but it seems some institutions have managed to turn it into an obstacle course. This new process has raised questions about the efficiency of digital systems in Ghana.
The National Insurance Commission's new process requires vehicle owners to submit their Ghana Card details and photograph to complete their insurance. This step has been met with criticism from Akomea and possibly other citizens. The process is aimed at verifying the identity of vehicle owners.
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Kutor questioned what had changed to justify the growing calls for the minister to step down. He recalled that the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, had earlier indicated that the opposition was not accusing Minister Ablakwa of any wrongdoing. Kutor challenged those demanding the minister’s resignation to provide fresh evidence to support their position.
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Key points
- Nana Akomea raises concerns over new vehicle insurance process introduced by the National Insurance Commission.
- The process requires vehicle owners to submit their Ghana Card details and photograph to complete their insurance.
- The new process has raised questions about the efficiency of digital systems in Ghana.
