Immigration officer transferred from Accra International Airport after asking passenger for ‘breakfast’
A Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) officer has been transferred from the Accra International Airport after she was captured in a viral video allegedly demanding money for “breakfast” from a passenger. The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), which announced the action in a statement on Thursday, August 6, said the Immigration Service had confirmed that the […]
A Ghana Immigration Service officer has been transferred from Accra International Airport following a viral video showing her demanding money from a passenger for "breakfast". The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) confirmed the officer's transfer and stated that management had taken note of the video. Additionally, two Port Health officers were barred from working at all GACL-operated airports after they were found extorting money from a foreign tourist seeking a Yellow Fever Card.
These actions come after GACL has intensified efforts to combat extortion and inappropriate behavior by airport personnel. In June, GACL established a hotline for passengers to report suspected extortion, urging them to identify the officer or employee involved and the institution they represent. The hotline, accessible at 054 217 5636, is displayed at various locations within airport terminals.
GACL emphasized that activities within the airport are being monitored and urged passengers to report any inappropriate demands through the hotline. The company reiterated its zero-tolerance policy on extortion and its commitment to maintaining the integrity and reputation of Ghana's airports.
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