The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has interdicted six officers for gross misconduct after a video shared on social media showed them verbally assaulting a senior officer.
The senior officer, who identified himself as a Deputy Commissioner of Immigration (DC01), was travelling as a passenger on a commercial vehicle when the incident occurred on November 25, 2025, at the Offinso Inland Checkpoint in the Ashanti Region, where the officers were on duty.
According to the GIS, the behaviour captured in the video—including verbal assault, lack of civility, and open disrespect toward a superior—falls far below the standards expected of personnel.
In a statement, the GIS described the conduct as unacceptable, especially given its continuous emphasis on professionalism and decorum in the handling of travellers and execution of official duties.
The actions of the officers, the GIS noted, constitute a clear breach of the Service’s Code of Conduct.
The Comptroller-General of Immigration reaffirmed that professionalism, respect for authority, and integrity remain core values of the Service, adding that any conduct undermining these principles will be met with swift and decisive sanctions.
The Service apologised for any embarrassment caused to the public and assured citizens of its commitment to upholding high standards of discipline, professionalism, and accountability.
