The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has interdicted six officers for gross misconduct after a viral video showed them verbally assaulting a superior officer at the Offinso In-land Checkpoint.
In a statement issued on November 28, the Service said the officers’ conduct was “a clear breach of the Ghana Immigration Service ‘Code of Conduct’” and fell far below professional standards.
According to the release, the superior officer, identified as a Deputy Commissioner of Immigration, was travelling as a passenger on a commercial vehicle when the incident occurred.
“The behaviour captured in the video marked by verbal assault, lack of civility, and open disrespect toward a superior officer falls far below the standards expected of personnel of the Service,” the GIS stated.
It described the conduct as “unacceptable,” particularly given the emphasis on professionalism and discipline in the execution of official duties.
The Service added that the Comptroller-General of Immigration “has reiterated that professionalism, respect for authority, and civility remain core values of the Service,” warning that any behaviour undermining these values will be met with “swift and decisive action.”
The interdicted officers will face further internal investigations.
