Accra International Airport faces increasing scrutiny amid surge in begging

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Accra is dirty.com 1 week ago

Some of them force themselves to retrieve baggages at belt collection areas for passengers in the name of begging

Some of them force themselves to retrieve baggages at belt collection areas for passengers in the name of begging
BLACK MOSES (USA) 1 week ago

YES YOU ARE PERFECTLY RIGHT. I HAD TO ARGUE DISRESPECTFULLY WITH ELDERLY MAN ON THIS SAME ISSUE AFTER HE REFUSED TO ACCEPT TEN DOLLARS FROM ME. I TOLD HIM I DID NOT ASK FOR YOUR HELP. YOU FORCED TO TAKE THE CART FROM ME WHEN ...
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YES YOU ARE PERFECTLY RIGHT. I HAD TO ARGUE DISRESPECTFULLY WITH ELDERLY MAN ON THIS SAME ISSUE AFTER HE REFUSED TO ACCEPT TEN DOLLARS FROM ME. I TOLD HIM I DID NOT ASK FOR YOUR HELP. YOU FORCED TO TAKE THE CART FROM ME WHEN I INSISTED. SO I WAS RUDE TO HIM BECAUSE HIS ATTITUDE MADE ME MAD
THE WORSE OFFENDERS ARE IMMIGRATION OFFICERS. THEY ARE OBNOXIOUS 1 week ago

The most annoying ones are the Immigration officers who shamelessly and openly ask for money from travellers. It is such a disgraceful act. There should cameras in the immigration booths to monitor and reduce such offensive b ...
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The most annoying ones are the Immigration officers who shamelessly and openly ask for money from travellers. It is such a disgraceful act. There should cameras in the immigration booths to monitor and reduce such offensive behaviour
NMG 1 week ago

I SWEAR IMMIGRATION OFFICERS ARE THE MOST ANNOYING ONE AND THE MOST DISGUSTING ONCE BIG TIME HOW CAN AN IMMIGRATION ASKING YOU TO GIVE HIM SOMETHING I SAID I AM NOT GIVING YOU SHIT YOU DOING A JOB N YOU GET PAID TO DO YOUR JO ...
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I SWEAR IMMIGRATION OFFICERS ARE THE MOST ANNOYING ONE AND THE MOST DISGUSTING ONCE BIG TIME HOW CAN AN IMMIGRATION ASKING YOU TO GIVE HIM SOMETHING I SAID I AM NOT GIVING YOU SHIT YOU DOING A JOB N YOU GET PAID TO DO YOUR JOB MASAAAA THEY ARE THE ONCE WHO INTRODUCE SOMETHING LIKE THIS
Eva Glo, la ~Senseless Nonsense 1 week ago

Nana Addo's father. The most evil Traitor of all time! With bitter heart by his name Akufo Addo. Aimed @destroying Nkrumah. Rhyming into his cocaine confused villain son, Nana's head. That, "All Die bi Die". What a shamefu ...
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Nana Addo's father. The most evil Traitor of all time! With bitter heart by his name Akufo Addo. Aimed @destroying Nkrumah. Rhyming into his cocaine confused villain son, Nana's head. That, "All Die bi Die". What a shameful misfire!
Crazy confused man 1 week ago

What has this got to do with Nana Addo

What has this got to do with Nana Addo
Talk Is Cheap 1 week ago

It's so embarrassing even the immigration officers,
This people make more money that petty traders who pay taxes.
It's so evil that this is going on at a point of entry.

It's so embarrassing even the immigration officers,
This people make more money that petty traders who pay taxes.
It's so evil that this is going on at a point of entry.
Talk Is Cheap 1 week ago

It's so embarrassing even the immigration officers,
This people make more money that petty traders who pay taxes.
It's so evil that this is going on at a point of entry.

It's so embarrassing even the immigration officers,
This people make more money that petty traders who pay taxes.
It's so evil that this is going on at a point of entry.
Baffour Wiredu 1 week ago

Its sad and nauseating. They hijack all the luggage carts and charge you if you demand 1. They tell you it's for Mr. A or Mrs. B. The airport officials are aware but so nothing about it. It's as though they make sales to them ...
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Its sad and nauseating. They hijack all the luggage carts and charge you if you demand 1. They tell you it's for Mr. A or Mrs. B. The airport officials are aware but so nothing about it. It's as though they make sales to them. I hear Nigeria is worse but then who are we competing with. Ghanaian officials always put up facilities and ignore their management.
Our airport as a national security facility is indeed insecure.
Gideon boateng 1 week ago

Not here at the Accra International Airport...We do not even charge passengers for using carts at the Airport.

Not here at the Accra International Airport...We do not even charge passengers for using carts at the Airport.

No nails 1 week ago

The begging is complete madness and the aggressive way of begging that is disheartening. You want to use the wash room they beg, immigration they beg, you reach customs they beg, as if is not enough you come out and the car p ...
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The begging is complete madness and the aggressive way of begging that is disheartening. You want to use the wash room they beg, immigration they beg, you reach customs they beg, as if is not enough you come out and the car park attendant begging.
Also, management do not accept card payment, always asking for cash in a form of foreign currency.
This doesn’t happen in any serious Airport.
AsempaNia 1 week ago

THE WHOLE OF GHANA IS DIRTY , NOT JUST ACCRA.
YOUR COUNTRY STINKS AND IT IS DIRTY, PERIOD !

THE WHOLE OF GHANA IS DIRTY , NOT JUST ACCRA.
YOUR COUNTRY STINKS AND IT IS DIRTY, PERIOD !
BLACK MOSES (USA) 1 week ago

THE UNBEARABLE AND SHAMEFUL ATTITUDE OF AIRPORT STAFF BEGGING FOR MONEY HAS ALREADY ESCALATED. THIS STARTED VERY LONG AGO AND IT STILL PERSISTS. I HAVE MADE TRANSITS IN SO MANY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS AND THIS DISGRACEFUL ATTI ...
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THE UNBEARABLE AND SHAMEFUL ATTITUDE OF AIRPORT STAFF BEGGING FOR MONEY HAS ALREADY ESCALATED. THIS STARTED VERY LONG AGO AND IT STILL PERSISTS. I HAVE MADE TRANSITS IN SO MANY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS AND THIS DISGRACEFUL ATTITUDE ONLY HAPPENS IN GHANA AIRPORTS. HAVE YOU NOT REALIZE THAT AFTER ARRIVING FROM INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AND WANT TO JOIN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS THEY ALSO PRETEND THAT THAT FLIGHTS ARE ALL BOOKED AND IF YOU WANT TO BE ON THE AVAILABLE FLIGHT YOU HAVE TO PAY HIGHER TO DELETE A PASSENGER FOR YOU TO BE INSERTED, MEANWHILE NO PASSENGERS ARE DELETED BUT YOU WILL STILL HAVE A SEAT IN THAT AVAILABLE INTERNAL FLIGHT.
Obeng 1 week ago

We thank God this issue is going to be addressed. I hope government will take this issue seriously and work on it and tell our people not to be begging is a disgrace to nation an eye sore, they will ask money in dollar and ce ...
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We thank God this issue is going to be addressed. I hope government will take this issue seriously and work on it and tell our people not to be begging is a disgrace to nation an eye sore, they will ask money in dollar and cedi and finally they will ask T-shirt, that’s so bad .
The Spear 1 week ago

You think it will stop? It won't. It's been there forever.

Before, it was Ghana Airways officials at the airport who would modify your OK status to RQ and delay you for weeks, looking for bribe money. Then some of us call ...
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You think it will stop? It won't. It's been there forever.

Before, it was Ghana Airways officials at the airport who would modify your OK status to RQ and delay you for weeks, looking for bribe money. Then some of us called PNDC on them and they got whipped at the Airport and Cocoa House, the brewing pot of corruption!
Obeng 1 week ago

We thank God this issue is going to be addressed. I hope government will take this issue seriously and work on it and tell our people not to be begging is a disgrace to nation an eye sore, they will ask money in dollar and ce ...
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We thank God this issue is going to be addressed. I hope government will take this issue seriously and work on it and tell our people not to be begging is a disgrace to nation an eye sore, they will ask money in dollar and cedi and finally they will ask T-shirt, that’s so bad .
Obeng 1 week ago

We thank God this issue is going to be addressed. I hope government will take this issue seriously and work on it and tell our people not to be begging is a disgrace to nation an eye sore, they will ask money in dollar and ce ...
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We thank God this issue is going to be addressed. I hope government will take this issue seriously and work on it and tell our people not to be begging is a disgrace to nation an eye sore, they will ask money in dollar and cedi and finally they will ask T-shirt, that’s so bad .
Obeng 1 week ago

We thank God this issue is going to be addressed. I hope government will take this issue seriously and work on it and tell our people not to be begging is a disgrace to nation an eye sore, they will ask money in dollar and ce ...
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We thank God this issue is going to be addressed. I hope government will take this issue seriously and work on it and tell our people not to be begging is a disgrace to nation an eye sore, they will ask money in dollar and cedi and finally they will ask T-shirt, that’s so bad .
Obeng 1 week ago

We thank God this issue is going to be addressed. I hope government will take this issue seriously and work on it and tell our people not to be begging is a disgrace to nation an eye sore, they will ask money in dollar and ce ...
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We thank God this issue is going to be addressed. I hope government will take this issue seriously and work on it and tell our people not to be begging is a disgrace to nation an eye sore, they will ask money in dollar and cedi and finally they will ask T-shirt, that’s so bad .
Justice One 1 week ago

My last experience was 15th May when I went through the Accra airport. A cleaner in the washroom and a server in one of the fast food joints both begged me for 'nokofio' money. I believe this story. The GAA needs to do someth ...
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My last experience was 15th May when I went through the Accra airport. A cleaner in the washroom and a server in one of the fast food joints both begged me for 'nokofio' money. I believe this story. The GAA needs to do something about this. Frequent staff rotations can be part of the solution. Revieing CCTV camera footage daily can also identify some culprits. Above all, education/briefing of staff regularly should be instituted.

ANKORA WASH DC 1 week ago

That is true! I was alerted once by a bathroom attendant at the international departure waiting area that I would have to tip him after using a restroom. This is not done anywhere except Ghana.

That is true! I was alerted once by a bathroom attendant at the international departure waiting area that I would have to tip him after using a restroom. This is not done anywhere except Ghana.
THIS IS TRUE 1 week ago

I was asked for money three times in the last five years by immigration officers at the counter.
It is embarrasing and a shame. Head of Immigration Ghana, please take this seriously.
Passengers, living in the diaspora, alth ...
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I was asked for money three times in the last five years by immigration officers at the counter.
It is embarrasing and a shame. Head of Immigration Ghana, please take this seriously.
Passengers, living in the diaspora, although African, have Western mentality.
We find this really bad. It is not done at Western airports.
Guys, you. have salaries! Live below your means or leave that job if you thinks its not well paid. Disgrace!
I am a Ghanaian 1 week ago

That is always why I have my secret camera, just try it with me..I will post you on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp and anything social media. I will bring your face and your name. This is a promise.

That is always why I have my secret camera, just try it with me..I will post you on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp and anything social media. I will bring your face and your name. This is a promise.
Kojo 1 week ago

At the luggage conveyor belt area at AIA, I don’t know who allows all manner of people to be in that area, the whole place has been turned into something else and when you arrive at the car park area too another wahala with ...
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At the luggage conveyor belt area at AIA, I don’t know who allows all manner of people to be in that area, the whole place has been turned into something else and when you arrive at the car park area too another wahala with beggars. Something ought to be done before it gets worse
AsempaNia 1 week ago

I agree 100%. There are too many shady looking people everywhere. Not appropriate at all !

I agree 100%. There are too many shady looking people everywhere. Not appropriate at all !
Aquarius Tay 1 week ago

Its a total disgrace and embarrassing if you're with a foreign visitor and you see immigration officer through the luggage retrieve area asking for money. What the hell are all those guys at the luggage area doing? Who allowe ...
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Its a total disgrace and embarrassing if you're with a foreign visitor and you see immigration officer through the luggage retrieve area asking for money. What the hell are all those guys at the luggage area doing? Who allowed them to be embarrassing Ghana like that ? Very very shameful
Kweku 1 week ago

Ghanaians always copy from Nigerians. The situation described is exactly the same at Nigerian airports. This kind of corrupt behavior has to stop. As pointed out by others it tarnished the image of our country.

Ghanaians always copy from Nigerians. The situation described is exactly the same at Nigerian airports. This kind of corrupt behavior has to stop. As pointed out by others it tarnished the image of our country.
Baz 1 week ago

We always have to bring nigerians into everything.Its stupid.Lets just focus on ourselves and deal with our issues

We always have to bring nigerians into everything.Its stupid.Lets just focus on ourselves and deal with our issues
OSAFO KANTANKA 1 week ago

The Airport Authority should ENBARK on Sacking staff for begging or hassling passengers. This is an important issue. It is absolutely disgusting and disgraceful behaviour . I have experienced it a couple of times but ignor ...
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The Airport Authority should ENBARK on Sacking staff for begging or hassling passengers. This is an important issue. It is absolutely disgusting and disgraceful behaviour . I have experienced it a couple of times but ignore or pretend I didn’t hear.
Mensahoo988 1 week ago

Why are there so many people at the airport arrival area??? Which company do they work for.? That area is a security zone, and you got so many beggers all loitering around forcing themselves on passengers..What a shame ...
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Why are there so many people at the airport arrival area??? Which company do they work for.? That area is a security zone, and you got so many beggers all loitering around forcing themselves on passengers..What a shame. Are the airport authorities happy with what is going on? Fat salaries & land cruises are all they care about. Party people!

AsempaNia 1 week ago

Police needs to curve the crowd at Accra airport
Why are there so many people standing around there, especially at departure ? What are they there for ?
Also the weighing luggage area has too many shady looking people t ...
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Police needs to curve the crowd at Accra airport
Why are there so many people standing around there, especially at departure ? What are they there for ?
Also the weighing luggage area has too many shady looking people trying to talk you into helping, but they look shady. And why don't those people working at the weighing station have uniforms on.
This is too messy, and you can't tell who is legit or not.
AsempaNia 1 week ago

Police needs to curve the crowd at Accra airport
Why are there so many people standing around there, especially at departure ? What are they there for ?
Also the weighing luggage area has too many shady looking people t ...
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Police needs to curve the crowd at Accra airport
Why are there so many people standing around there, especially at departure ? What are they there for ?
Also the weighing luggage area has too many shady looking people trying to talk you into helping, but they look shady. And why don't those people working at the weighing station have uniforms on.
This is too messy, and you can't tell who is legit or not.
AsempaNia 1 week ago

Who is in charge of the Accra airport ?
There are too many people all over the place, why ?
We, the ones coming from abroad don't normally see that ideal men around an airport, especially inside. Why do you people in cha ...
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Who is in charge of the Accra airport ?
There are too many people all over the place, why ?
We, the ones coming from abroad don't normally see that ideal men around an airport, especially inside. Why do you people in charge allow that to happen ??
There are too many men doing nothing and mingling.
Black Sherrif 1 week ago

That's so true. Authorities need to take this seriously not just say and forget cus this is damaging the countries reputation especially the immigration service. They will ask for money from passengers all the time

That's so true. Authorities need to take this seriously not just say and forget cus this is damaging the countries reputation especially the immigration service. They will ask for money from passengers all the time
NyamebakT 1 week ago

All Ashantis should never give money to those Ewes and Ga Adangbes who are soliciting at the Airport. They always voted for NDC but can’t get jobs for them so Ashantis should let them STARVE to teach them lessons

All Ashantis should never give money to those Ewes and Ga Adangbes who are soliciting at the Airport. They always voted for NDC but can’t get jobs for them so Ashantis should let them STARVE to teach them lessons
IDIOT 1 week ago

You're just dying inside that your nation wrecking NPP cocaine gang, thieving Ashanti party will NEVER win again.All the immigration guys are ashanti by the way. See
their flat heads? hahahahahaaaaaa!

You're just dying inside that your nation wrecking NPP cocaine gang, thieving Ashanti party will NEVER win again.All the immigration guys are ashanti by the way. See
their flat heads? hahahahahaaaaaa!
Kukua 1 week ago

Outside the terminal is a nightmare.....they force to help you pack your bags n demand money.....passengers should stop giving money......they will stop coming there. Terrible scene with immigration officers begging for soap ...
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Outside the terminal is a nightmare.....they force to help you pack your bags n demand money.....passengers should stop giving money......they will stop coming there. Terrible scene with immigration officers begging for soap n perfume when they check your baggage
Moses 1 week ago

They are embarrassing the whole country with this kind of rotten behavior.
I have been a victim on several occasions and the boldness with which they beg is so humiliating as if they are not on salary and only there to solic ...
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They are embarrassing the whole country with this kind of rotten behavior.
I have been a victim on several occasions and the boldness with which they beg is so humiliating as if they are not on salary and only there to solicit money.
With this information we will not take pictures and get them reported.
COOLBLUE 1 week ago

As for the toilet cleaners, it has become a daily routine to ask for money as soon as you exit the washroom, the most annoying thing is when they try to lead you to the urinoir as if you can't find your way.

When it comes ...
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As for the toilet cleaners, it has become a daily routine to ask for money as soon as you exit the washroom, the most annoying thing is when they try to lead you to the urinoir as if you can't find your way.

When it comes to the immigration officers in the booths, it's embarrassing to hear them asking, what did you brought for me as soon as you hand your passport to them.

What I usually do is, look at them with a scorn and say, I don't have anything, I've come home to rest, next time I have something I'll give you. I remember when one had to fill in immigration forms before boarding, there were guys who'd intentionally taken possession of the pens provided on the desk, then offer them to you as if it's their personal property and demand money after its use.

Glad no one has to fill in that immigration form prior to landing and before departure, anymore. A bunch of shameless people all over the Accra Airport.
GHANIANS ARE COUNTRY OF BEGGERS 1 week ago

WE CANT HELP THAT

WE CANT HELP THAT
GHANIANS ARE COUNTRY OF BEGGERS 1 week ago

WE CANT HELP THAT

WE CANT HELP THAT
INCOMPETANT MAHAMA AND NDC 1 week ago

AND GHANA POLICE MIA [MISSING IN ACTION ]

AND GHANA POLICE MIA [MISSING IN ACTION ]
Kofi Ghanaba 1 week ago

I don’t understand Customs Officials asking passengers when they arrive if the have uncustomed goods.They eventually extort money from passengers.This is a disgrace to the country.

I don’t understand Customs Officials asking passengers when they arrive if the have uncustomed goods.They eventually extort money from passengers.This is a disgrace to the country.
JULOR CAESAR 1 week ago

One of the three fingers of Ghana's culture. Galamsey, begging and corruption make up Ghana's cultural tree. And Ghana has honoured these cultural triplets by naming the national broadcasting company as GBC.

One of the three fingers of Ghana's culture. Galamsey, begging and corruption make up Ghana's cultural tree. And Ghana has honoured these cultural triplets by naming the national broadcasting company as GBC.
Plenty of unnecessary English 1 week ago

Just issue a warning that it's illegal to beg, harass and extort together with the penalties. In reality, the authorities don't want to tackle the canker but merely going round it with obfuscàtion

Just issue a warning that it's illegal to beg, harass and extort together with the penalties. In reality, the authorities don't want to tackle the canker but merely going round it with obfuscàtion
JULOR CAESAR 1 week ago

Blame it on the persons running the airport. They've known about this mess for so long, yet don't care to clean it up. There must be warning signs at strategic areas of the airport, warning employees and non-employees that it ...
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Blame it on the persons running the airport. They've known about this mess for so long, yet don't care to clean it up. There must be warning signs at strategic areas of the airport, warning employees and non-employees that it's unlawful to beg within all areas of the airport. Employees who engage in begging travelers should be fired; non-employees caught begging at the airport should be banned from the airport for life. Those running the airport have absolutely no excuse for ignoring to act on this disgraceful practice.
Concerned Citizen 1 week ago

This act of openly begging is disastrous, ridiculous and disgusting and this has been going on for far too long. It is about time this shameful Attitude which, is slowly disgracing the image of Ghana our Peaceful and lovely C ...
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This act of openly begging is disastrous, ridiculous and disgusting and this has been going on for far too long. It is about time this shameful Attitude which, is slowly disgracing the image of Ghana our Peaceful and lovely Country be scrutinized and be stopped with all force and consequences for officials who are indulge doing this habitually as if they don't earn a damn Salaries for their responsible duties/work. And in the Evening you see them at the various expensive Restaurants showing what they get to spend. Hope the Minister responsible will hold an Emergency meeting in the form of eradicating this CANKER.
Bek 1 week ago

Ghana fo) Let this be named amo gst nigerinas not Ghanaians
Why do.you want to disgrace us lol
After the investment the tourism Inustry amd govt has invested because of your stomach you want to tarnish it

Ghana fo) Let this be named amo gst nigerinas not Ghanaians
Why do.you want to disgrace us lol
After the investment the tourism Inustry amd govt has invested because of your stomach you want to tarnish it
Onipanua 1 week ago

ANOTHER PRACTICE THAT NEEDS BANNING IS THAT AGRIC CERTIFICATION FOR FOOD STUFFS ETC. AT THE AIRPORT. THOSE GUYS DON'T INSPECT ANYTHING BUT ISSUE A GENERAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE SAYING ITS BEEN INSPECTED, AND CHARGE YOU FOR IT ...
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ANOTHER PRACTICE THAT NEEDS BANNING IS THAT AGRIC CERTIFICATION FOR FOOD STUFFS ETC. AT THE AIRPORT. THOSE GUYS DON'T INSPECT ANYTHING BUT ISSUE A GENERAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE SAYING ITS BEEN INSPECTED, AND CHARGE YOU FOR IT. THEY TRY TO COERCE/FORCE YOU TO GO HAVE THEM CHECK YOUR BAGS FOR FOODSTUFF AND THEN CHARGE YOU FOR A CERTIFICATE THAT IS MEANINGLESS AT YOUR DESTINATION CUSTOMS. THEIR PRESENCE AT THE AIRPORT HAS NOT BEEN RATIFIED BY PARLIAMENT. THEY TARGET SMALLISH AND WEAK LOOKING PEOPLE AND INTIMIDATE THEM AND EXTORT THAT MONEY FROM THEM IN EXCHANGE FOR A USELESS CERTIFICATE
Kwesi Abekah 1 week ago

Kindly educate yourself by reading the Act 803 of the 1992 constitution of Ghana

Thanks

Kindly educate yourself by reading the Act 803 of the 1992 constitution of Ghana

Thanks
Ofoli 1 week ago

Why wouldn't they beg when a party lies its way to govern but can not deliver the citizens from their economic woes. Some Ghanaians are going to work each and every day but at the end of the month aren't paid. The young gra ...
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Why wouldn't they beg when a party lies its way to govern but can not deliver the citizens from their economic woes. Some Ghanaians are going to work each and every day but at the end of the month aren't paid. The young graduates are the worst culprits .Most of them haven't received anything by way of salary since this Mahama administration- clearance is the excuse told them. Tell me why this will not happen anywhere apart from the AIA. SHAMaamuE. SHAME!!!!!

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