Veteran singer Mzbel has reignited the debate over the usefulness of the Ghana Card following a ‘frustrating’ travel experience.
The outspoken National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporter criticised the card, often touted by outgoing Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as a crucial identification tool, after it failed to resolve an issue during her travels.
In a video shared on social media, Mzbel recounted her ordeal while attempting to return to Ghana from an undisclosed location with her two children.
She revealed that she had misplaced her purse, which contained her passport and other essential documents.
Despite presenting her Ghana Card, officials refused to grant her clearance to board the flight back home.
“I was left stranded because they told me the Ghana Card wasn’t enough for the necessary processes. How does that even make sense when it’s supposed to be our ultimate form of identification?” she questioned.
Mzbel further explained that her attempts to resolve the issue directly with the authorities were in vain, forcing her to contact the Ghanaian embassy for assistance.
The incident, she argued, exposed inefficiencies in the system and contradicted the claims made by Dr. Bawumia, who had championed the card as a game-changer during his time in office.
“This is the same card Bawumia said could be used for everything. So why couldn’t I use it in a situation like this? It’s no surprise he lost so badly in the elections,” Mzbel stated, referencing Dr. Bawumia’s significant defeat in the 2024 NPP presidential primaries.
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