Man Records Female MTTD Officer Allegedly Collecting Money at Bekwai Roundabout

• A Ghanaian man recorded a female MTTD officer allegedly accepting bribes from drivers at the Bekwai Roundabout in Kumasi
• The officer's alleged actions suggested this may be a routine occurrence, as daily commuters seemed familiar with her conduct
• According to the Anti-Corruption Act, MTTD officers found guilty of bribery could be fired and face up to 25 years behind bars

A Ghanaian man has called upon relevant authorities after he spotted a personnel of the Motor Traffic and Transport Directorate unit (MTTD) allegedly collecting bribes from drivers.

A Ghanaian man recorded the moment where a traffic officer, stationed in Kumasi, allegedly collected pay-offs from some drivers passing along the Bekwai Roundabout.

The man watched and recorded from a distance as the female officer collected what looked like money from both private and transportation vehicles.

The alleged bribery occurred systematically and the drivers seemed familiar with the action, indicating that this could be a common occurrence for thise using the roundabout.

Alleged MTTD bribery could lead to jailing

YEN.com.gh understands that there have been constant reports from citizens about some MTTD officials who extort and collect bribes from commuters on various routes.

According to the Anti-Corruption Act, if an MTTD officer or any public official is found guilty of accepting a bribe, they can face up to 25 years imprisonment depending on the severity of the offence.

In addition to the prison sentence, the officer may face disciplinary action by the Police Service, including dismissal or suspension from duty.

The video of the female officer allegedly collecting bribes was shared on TikTok by a popular blogger.

Ghanaians comment on officer allegedly collecting bribes

YEN.com.gh gathered some reactions from Ghanaians who saw the video posted online. A few of their comments are below.

@Chelsea4everA commented:

"It’s called Aban Wosop. That’s gift and a ticket to cover crime. 😀😀 Adwene."

@evils_only wrote:

"Charlie we know say the bribery and corruption nor be good but at least they should consider this behavior or ways cus it not easy for some police officers or people ooo Charlie."

@BryteJasey commented:

"The giver is more corrupt than ever."

Another officer caught allegedly demanding bribe

This act comes after another MTTD official was reportedly caught subtly demanding a bribe from a private vehicle owner.

This particular video began with a routine check of the driver's vehicle documents. After a careful examination of the papers, he proceeded to check the driver's licence.

As all the documents were checked and deemed valid, he took a closer look inside the vehicle and then realised that the driver had exceeded the legally permitted number of passengers for a private vehicle.

Instead of taking action based on the law, the MTTD officer seemingly asked for bribe from the driver. He uttered the phrase 'pour libation and go', a term that, in this context, was seen as a coded message.

In response to the official's apparent secret request for something off the books, the driver discreetly pulled out a GH₵5 note, presumably as a bribe. Watch the video below:

Police top list of perceived corrupt institutions

YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that 18.4% of Ghanaians had admitted to offering bribes in 2024. This was according to a report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).

The report also said men were more likely than women to engage in bribery when interacting with public officials, with the Police MTTD ranked as the most corrupt.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh