The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has recalled 78 personnel who were on interdiction for various alleged offences.
The affected officers include 14 senior officers and 64 other ranks who were allegedly involved in recruitment and visa scams, among other offences.
The Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), Samuel Basintale Amadu, made the announcement during a meeting with the affected personnel at the GIS headquarters last week.
CGI Amadu was accompanied by his deputies—Laud Affrifah (Operations and Command Post), Isaac Owusu Mensah (Finance and Administration), Assistant Commissioner of Immigration (ACI) Phillip Peter Andoh (Legal Research and Monitoring), and Deputy Commissioner of Immigration Michael Asare Bediako (Head of Human Resource Department).
Due Process
The Comptroller-General clarified that the recall was not an act of amnesty but part of his commitment to discipline and due process.
He emphasized that the affected personnel would undergo internal disciplinary procedures, and those found culpable would face appropriate sanctions.
CGI Amadu stressed that disciplinary cases would no longer be prolonged, reiterating his administration’s dedication to due process and hard work. He urged personnel to respect both their superiors and juniors, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the Service’s dignity.
He further cautioned them against repeating past misconduct, warning that cases involving fraud, recruitment malpractice, or visa irregularities would be referred to the police for further investigation.
“For those eligible for promotion, due diligence will be undertaken in light of the outcome of the trials they will be facing,” he stated.
CGI Amadu urged the officers to see their recall as an opportunity to exhibit professionalism, accountability, and excellence. He encouraged them to maintain good conduct at their various posts to uphold the integrity of the Service.
The recalled officers expressed their appreciation and thanked the CGI for the opportunity.
Service Regulations
In 2023, the GIS interdicted several personnel for alleged offences, including recruitment and visa fraud, contrary to Regulation 138 (1)(a) and (k) of the Immigration Service Regulations, 2016 (L.I. 2245).
The GIS has in recent years intensified its fight against recruitment fraud, as some unscrupulous individuals continue to dupe unsuspecting job seekers with false promises of enlistment for a fee.
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