Five (5) police men have been interdicted for “acts of misconduct”. This was announced in a statement dated December 16 and signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police Richmond Mensah on behalf of the Director-General of Public Affairs.

According to the statement, these officers unlawfully used the service uniform on social media. The said officers, some of whose ranks range from sergeant to constable, were listed in the statement as

“No. 45545 G/Sgt. Samuel Agbemanyale, No. 50300 G/Cpl. Isaac Mpere, No. 51816 G/Cpl. Samuel Agbo, No. 56563 G/Cpl. Charles Oduro, No. 14494 PW/Const. Elizabeth Dicka Korkor”, parts of the statement noted.

Consequently, the interdicted officers have been referred to the Police “have been referred to the Police Professional Standards Bureau for further investigation and appropriate disciplinary action”.

The Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) is a specialised unit within the Ghana Police Service that ensures police officers uphold professional standards, human rights, and democratic policing principles. It investigates complaints against police officers and monitors compliance with regulations.

The interdiction of the five officers was based on Part IV of the Police Service Act, 1970 (Act 350), specifically Section 17 (Misconduct and Unsatisfactory Service) and related disciplinary provisions.

According to Section 17 of the Act, which spells out regulations on misconduct and unsatisfactory service, an act that violates police discipline, tarnishes the image of the Service, or breaches professional standards.

Section 18 also lists the penalties offenders are likely to face when found culpable. It lists disciplinary measures such as reprimand, reduction in rank, suspension, or interdiction pending investigation and Section 20 spells out regulations on courts prohibited from entertaining certain actions. It reinforces that disciplinary matters are handled internally by the Police Administration, not civil courts.

Also, two more police officers have been interdicted for extortion. According to a statement shared by the law enforcement agency earlier, the officers, namely Lance Corporal Philimon Agbevem and Lance Corporal Peter Gbadagbo, extorted GH¢3,820 from a motorbike rider.

According to the statement, this extortion by the officers occurred on July 22, 2024. The police also assured that the suspects would be subject to due process of the law. The victim in the case made his claims in a video that went viral on social media. He claimed that despite reporting the incident to the Cantonments Police Station, no action was taken, prompting him to call for a thorough investigation. He also claimed he was assaulted and threatened with death by the officers who stopped him.

Early, Ghana Police interdicted one of its officers who was caught on camera slapping a journalist with GH One Television, Banahene Agyekum, during the rerun election at Ablekuma North.

officer concerned has been withdrawn from the ongoing election duty at Ablekuma North.

The Police assured the public that a thorough investigation will be conducted into the matter, and further updates will be communicated.

It is unknown what exactly transpired between the reporter and a group of police officers that led to him being slapped.

The Police officer's action has been condemned by all, including the mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, who witnessed the unfortunate incident.

Engaging the media after the assault, Banahene Agyekum expressed distress and pain.

“Yes, (I won’t be able to continue work today) because my right eye is shaking and I don’t know what happened to my forehead. I have to go for a medical checkup,” he stated.

Meanwhile, six (6) Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) officers were interdicted in late November.

This came after the service charged the officers for gross misconduct after a video of them surfaced online, which captured them verbally abusing a superior officer who was travelling in a commercial vehicle and identified himself as a Deputy Commissioner of Immigration (DC01).

In an official statement dated November 28 and signed by the Head of Public Affairs Department, Barbara Sam (DSI), the service described the officers' conduct as a “lack of civility and one that was supbar” their standards.The statement read, “The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has interdicted six officers for gross misconduct following the circulation of a viral video on social media in which the officers were seen verbally assaulting a superior officer. The Superior officer, who had identified himself as a Deputy Commissioner of Immigration (DCOI), was at the time travelling as a passenger on a commercial vehicle.

The incident occurred on 25th November 2025 at the Offinso Inland Checkpoint, where the officers were on duty. 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”.

GIS condemned that, given their unflinching upholding of standards of professionalism and respect for civilians, the actions of the officers cannot be overlooked and will be treated with swift and decisive sanctions.

“Such conduct is unacceptable, particularly given the Service's continuous emphasis on professionalism and decorum in the handling of travellers and the execution of official duties. Their actions constitute a clear breach of the Ghana Immigration Service's "Code of Conduct" and cannot be tolerated, the statement added.

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.

“The Service regrets any inconvenience and embarrassment caused to the general public and wishes to reassure the citizenry of its unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of discipline, professionalism, and accountability in the discharge of its mandate, adding that “Further updates will be provided upon the conclusion of investigations”.