Ghana Immigration Service Suspends Six Officers After Viral Video Shows Extraordinary Breach of Chain of Command
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has taken decisive disciplinary action, interdicting six of its officers following the circulation of a viral video that captured a shocking act of insubordination towards a senior officer. The incident, which raises serious questions about internal discipline and respect for authority within the service, occurred at the Offinso In-land Checkpoint.
A Public Display of Disrespect
According to an official GIS statement, the altercation took place on November 25, 2025. A Deputy Commissioner of Immigration (DCOL) was traveling as a passenger on a commercial vehicle when he was subjected to what the service described as a “verbal assault” by the junior officers on duty. The video, which spread rapidly across social media platforms, showed a clear lack of civility and open disrespect, behavior the GIS stated “fall[s] far below the standards expected of Service personnel.”
Swift Institutional Response
The GIS moved quickly to address the public relations crisis and internal breach of conduct. In its statement, the service was unequivocal, labeling the officers’ actions a “clear breach of the Ghana Immigration Service Code of Conduct and… entirely unacceptable.” The statement from the Comptroller-General of Immigration emphasized that “professionalism, respect for authority, and integrity remain core values of the Service, and any behavior undermining these principles will face swift and decisive action.”
Broader Implications for Security Sector Discipline
This incident transcends a simple personnel matter, offering a rare public glimpse into the challenges of maintaining military-style discipline within a civilian-facing security agency. The public nature of the misconduct, captured and disseminated via smartphone, forced an immediate and transparent response from the GIS leadership. The service has now launched a formal investigation, with outcomes and further “disciplinary measures” to be determined in line with the Ghana Immigration Service Regulations, 2016.
Commitment to Accountability
In an effort to manage the reputational damage, the GIS issued a public apology “for any inconvenience or embarrassment caused to the public.” The service sought to reassure citizens of its “commitment to maintaining high standards of discipline, accountability, and professionalism.” The case now serves as a stark reminder to all security personnel of the heightened scrutiny in the digital age, where any lapse in conduct can instantly become a national talking point.
This report is based on information from a primary source. For the original statement and further details, please refer to the original report on MyJoyOnline.