Ghana Soldier Hailed After Rejecting Bribe From Illegal Miners at Bibiani: “Only a Few Stand Firm”

• A soldier, Private Solomon Asare Teye-Tsu, was praised for rejecting a bribe from illegal miners while on duty
• Teye-Tsu was on duty at the Bibiani Gold Mine in the Western North Region when he received a proposition from illegal miners
• The management of Ojeyz Security and the Kloma Gbi praised the soldier's actions, describing them as exemplary

A soldier, Private Solomon Asare Teye-Tsu, has garnered praise after he rejected a bribe from illegal miners while on official guard duty at the Bibiani Gold Mine in the Western North Region.

The Kloma Gbi, a Krobo-based youth network, hailed Teye-Tsu for his integrity.

Philip Tetteh Padi, the commissioner of Kloma Gbi, described the soldier's conduct as a rare demonstration of ethics in comments to GNA.

"In our part of the world, where professionalism and integrity are frequently traded for personal interest, only a few stand firm in their principles. Private Teye-Tsu has truly lived out the Kloma Gbi value of integrity."

Teye-Tsu's professionalism also earned him recognition from Ojeyz Security Management Limited, a security firm that provides services to government institutions, mining companies, etc.

Teye-Tsu, 30, is attached to the Department of Public Relations at Burma Camp in Accra.

During his assignment, Teye-Tsu was approached by a group of illegal miners who offered him a substantial bribe in exchange for unrestricted access to their galamsey pits.

He rejected the offer and caused the arrest of the six illegal miners.

The management of Ojeyz Security praised his actions as exemplary, saying they reflected high ethical standards and dedication to duty. The firm honoured him with a special award and citation under its "Outstanding Staff Recognition" initiative.

Police officer awarded GH¢11,000 for returning GH¢2,000

In a similar incident in the past, Constable Prince Fordjour, a young Ghanaian police officer, was heavily rewarded after he returned an amount of GH¢2,000 which he found lying at the ATM by mistake.

At a ceremony at the Police Headquarters on July 16, 2021, the police officer was rewarded for his honesty with GH¢11,000 and other souvenirs.

Recounting the honest gesture on their verified Facebook handle, the Ghana Police Service mentioned that the officer was being rewarded not only for the amount involved but for his integrity.

Ghana Police Service promotes four officers

YEN.com.gh reported that the Ghana Police Service promoted four officers from the Western Central Regional Police Command for their diligence, professionalism, and dedication to duty.

The promoted officers were General Sergeant Fetus Gameli Kukuia, General Corporal Christian Asare, General Corporal Nicholas Kingsley Amoah, and General Constable Adam Yakubu.

The four were promoted to the ranks of Inspector, Sergeant, and Lance Corporal, respectively.

According to a statement sighted on the Facebook post of the Ghana Police Service, the officers were honoured for exhibiting due diligence and professionalism in their line of duty.

The Ghana Police Service further reiterated its commitment to rewarding excellence and dedication in the fight against crime.

Source: YEN.com.gh