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GCB Bank proposes payment system for Ghanaian TikTok creators
GCB Bank has proposed a new payment solution to help Ghanaian TikTok creators receive their earnings directly and securely.
A delegation led by the bank’s Chief of Staff, Mr. Abraham Ferguson, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George (MP), to present the proposal.
The bank said it wanted to serve as a payment gateway to ensure content creators in Ghana received their rightful income without losing margins to third parties.
Mr. Ferguson explained that GCB Bank had the infrastructure and readiness to support the creative economy.
He noted that the bank was connected to MasterCard and Visa, allowing it to process payments directly onto cards, while also offering payouts through MoMo and bank accounts.
He added that the bank’s aim was to create a system for Ghanaians to manage cash-outs for gifts and content earnings.
Mr. Ferguson indicated that GCB Bank was ready to move forward once approval was given.
He pointed out that it would involve consultations with financial authorities and the formation of technical teams to establish a direct connection between GCB Bank and TikTok.
Mr. Nartey George welcomed the proposal, stressing that using GCB as an official channel would provide a reliable mechanism for creators and prevent them from relying on intermediaries.
He mentioned that this would maximise financial benefits for Ghanaian talent.
TikTok’s West Africa representative, Ms. Tokumbo Ibrahim, assured the delegation that the feasibility of the solution would be reviewed.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis.
On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.
A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The suspects were found in possession of twenty-two (22) compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Further interrogation of the suspects led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe as a key figure in the drug trade.
A follow-up operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest after Police mounted surveillance during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the sale of the suspected drugs.
The suspect later led Police to his residence at Greda Estates, where a search resulted in the retrieval of an amount of GHc400,000 and a counting machine.
According to the police, during the operation, he attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GHc420,000, which has been retained as evidence.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
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