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NIA investigates extortion allegations in viral TikTok video
The National Identification Authority has responded to a viral TikTok video in which a man known as Sefwi Biggest Trapper accused some officers at the Bono Premium Centre of extorting money from him and other applicants.
In a public notice, the Authority expressed concern about the claims and condemned the individual’s disruptive behaviour at the centre on 11 November 2025, which it indicated created risks for other applicants.
The Authority stressed that the Executive Secretary, Wisdom Kwaku Deku, and Management remain firmly against any form of extortion or misconduct by staff.
According to the Authority, several attempts have been made to reach the man and his companion, Appiah Comfort, to support ongoing inquiries, but all efforts have so far been unsuccessful. The matter has now been referred to the Internal CID for a full and independent investigation.
Management also introduced measures to strengthen security at all operational centres to protect both staff and applicants.
The Authority urged the individual to provide any evidence he claims to have to support the investigation. It assured the public that disciplinary and legal action will be taken against anyone found culpable when the investigation is completed.
The Authority reminded the public that fees at Premium Centres are different from those charged at District Offices. At Premium Centres, first time registration is GHS 310, personal information update is GHS 355, and replacement of a lost or damaged card is GHS 420.
The Authority encouraged applicants to be aware of the approved charges and report any attempt at extortion.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that in the whole of 2024, only GHS 362 million was released to MMDAs in Common Fund.
Contrary to this, In 2025 alone GHS 5 billion was released to the MMDAs with the following breakdown as follows.
The Minister made this revelation when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series held today.
In breakdown, the minister nonted that 1st Quarter – 790,372,058.40 was released for 2025.
He added that for the 2nd Quarter, 1,464,983,309.60 was released.
3rd Quarter saw the release of 1,188,921,640.80 and
1,592,706,391.20 for 4th Quarter.
The Minister added tha each of the MMDAs were required to undertake the following; at least 2-CHPS compounds, 3 Classroom blocks, 10 Boreholes, and Completion of legacy projects.
Additionally, 25% of the Common Fund was allocated for the Construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets.
Ahmed Ibrahim noted that as a result of the timely and unprecedented release of Funds, a total of 494 CHPS compounds, 761 Classroom Blocks, 4,029 Boreholes, and 2,755 Legacy projects are currently at various stages of completion.
Also, he added that 261 24-Hour Economy Model Markets have all been awarded on contracts and construction has begun on many of them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
