SIM reregistration exercise to begin by end of 2026 – Sam George

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has announced that government processes are well advanced toward the commencement of a nationwide SIM re-registration exercise, which is expected to begin by the end of 2026.

According to the minister, the initiative forms part of broader efforts to strengthen digital identity systems, improve telecommunications security, and curb fraud within the country’s mobile network space.

He explained that the exercise is currently at the preparatory stage, with key institutional approvals and legal frameworks being put in place to support its smooth implementation.

Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, June 6, Sam George disclosed that significant progress has been made, including the receipt of regulatory clearance to move forward with procurement processes required for the digital platform that will support the registration exercise.

“Just yesterday [Friday, June 5], we received clearance from the PPA to start the procurement process, and we are also at the Attorney General’s office so we can have a proper legal regime to do the registration and so the LI is currently with the AG’s department.

“We are hopeful that by the time we will be done with the procurement processes for the platform, we would have finished with the AG, laid the LI in Parliament and have it mature and I am hopeful that by the end of year, we will be in position to go.”