The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has confirmed that the Ghana Immigration Service officer captured in a viral video allegedly demanding money from a passenger for “breakfast” has been transferred from the airport.
The incident came to public attention after a passenger arriving in Ghana recorded the officer allegedly asking him for money to buy breakfast.
The passenger subsequently shared the video online, where it quickly gained widespread attention and sparked a national conversation about the conduct of officials stationed at Ghana’s airports.
The footage generated strong reactions from social media users, with many expressing concern over an immigration officer allegedly soliciting money from a passenger shortly after the passenger’s arrival in the country.
Following the widespread circulation of the video, the Ghana Airports Company Limited confirmed that action had been taken in response to the incident.
According to GACL, the officer involved has now been transferred from the airport.
The development comes amid calls for professionalism and accountability among officials who interact with travellers entering and leaving the country.
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has confirmed that the Ghana Immigration Service officer seen in a viral video demanding money from a passenger for “breakfast” has been transferred from the airport. pic.twitter.com/jd6lUFCwyW
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